Assistant Project Manager / Estimator

Role Overview
Our client is a specialist subcontractor based in New York City, delivering high-quality carpentry and millwork services across luxury residential townhouse projects. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and detail, they are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support ongoing projects and contribute to their continued success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional with early experience to grow into a broader role, gaining exposure to both project management and estimating within a respected high-end residential subcontractor.

Your main duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting Project Managers in overseeing day-to-day project operations.
• Coordinating with foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Supporting project documentation, submittals, and change orders.
• Providing input on project budgets, schedules, and progress tracking.
• Exposure to estimation: performing take-offs, assisting with bid preparation, and supporting pricing reviews.
• Ensuring quality control and maintaining high standards of workmanship on-site.
• Attending client and contractor meetings as required.

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following:

• 1+ years of construction experience with a GC or subcontractor.
• Background in carpentry preferred, but not essential.
• Exposure to estimation or preconstruction preferred, but not essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, luxury residential projects across NYC.
• Career development with exposure to both project management and estimating.
• Collaborative team environment with hands-on mentorship.
• Long-term growth potential in a stable and respected subcontractor.