Job Description
Our client is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of capital construction projects within a hospital environment in New York City. This individual will help drive projects from early design and procurement through construction, turnover, and closeout, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders, external design consultants, and construction teams to ensure work is executed safely, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred), Construction Management, or Civil Engineering (required).
- 3–15 years of full-time, post-graduate U.S. experience in construction project delivery; candidates with 3–5 years may be considered for an Assistant Project Manager level.
- Experience delivering projects in healthcare or clinical/research environments strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working with a general contractor, on the owner side, or as an owner’s representative required (candidates with only design-firm experience will not be considered).
- Proficiency with common project tools (productivity suite, scheduling software, PDF markup/review tools); CAD familiarity is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, quality, and documentation.
- Collaborative, reliable team contributor who can operate under schedule pressure.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and solid technical understanding of building systems and construction processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction projects from early planning through turnover/occupancy (projects up to approximately $9M), primarily in a healthcare setting.
- Support procurement processes by preparing request packages and answering contractor/vendor questions during bidding.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and construction teams to complete infection-control and preconstruction risk planning appropriate for occupied clinical environments.
- Build and maintain master milestone schedules for design and construction; actively track updates and risks using scheduling software.
- Coordinate external design consultants and internal user groups; support budget development, approvals/submissions, and ongoing alignment to scope, cost, and schedule.
- Track field progress and ensure execution aligns with plans, specifications, applicable codes, and quality expectations.
- Monitor contractor safety and compliance practices appropriate for an active, occupied facility environment.
- Review drawings and bid sets; coordinate pre-bid activities and facilitate site reviews/walk-throughs as needed.
- Lead regular coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and end users; document actions and follow-ups.
- Respond to unforeseen field conditions with practical, timely decisions and clear escalation when required.
- Review and process change documentation and internal requisitions in a timely, well-documented manner.
- Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, and in-house engineering activities to minimize operational disruption.
- Coordinate interior/finish and furniture selections with design partners and end users where applicable.
- Align construction activities with other departments and operational constraints; coordinate move-in and transition activities.
- Maintain complete project documentation (organized electronic files, closeout records, and deliverables) through project completion.
- Provide transparent, timely status updates on project progress, issues, and risk items.
- Perform inspections, track corrective actions, and manage punch list completion through closeout.
- Follow established internal procedures and produce accurate work products on schedule.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, For subcontractor,