Assistant Project Manager (Public)
About this role
Company Overview
JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.
Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in all daily responsibilities, including managing the financial lifecycle (change order management, billing, receivables, subcontractor payments) and document control. This fast-paced role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Execute all administrative and financial tasks related to project management, including insurance coordination, billing, change order management, profitability tracking, and project closeouts
- Manage the complete change order process, from scope review and pricing solicitation to packaging and presenting accurate change order requests
- Oversee billing activities, including setup, issuance, tracking receivables, and coordinating subcontractor payments
- Support the Project Manager in understanding and communicating project impacts, including delays and scope changes
- Have the general ability to process submittals, RFIs, and other essential construction administration documents with proficiency
- Assist with the administrative aspects of the monthly requisition process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Utilize JRM’s ERP and construction management software to maintain project documentation and financial records
- Work independently with minimal direction on small to medium projects or collaborate with Senior Project Managers on larger, complex projects
- Demonstrate general aptitude in reading and interpreting construction documents and supporting field operations
- Maintain effective communication with project teams and stakeholders regarding project status, changes, and financial impacts
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally including 1-2 years in a field-based role
- Resourceful, driven, and self-motivated with strong financial and organizational skills
- Proven ability to multitask and manage detailed financial responsibilities
- Excellent time management and ability to work effectively under deadline pressure
- Proficient in reading and interpreting commercial construction plans and specifications
Computer Systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)
Salary Information
- To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000.
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The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.
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Company at a glance
With over 18 years of trusted experience, JRM has quickly grown to become one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management firms across the US. The cornerstones of our business are solid construction and excellence in on-site management. We bring our clients the expertise and full capabilities of a large firm, while maintaining a boutique firm approach with top-down involvement. Meaning at JRM, our teams work collaboratively on all projects both small and large from principals and directors to project managers, estimators, supers, and our laborers on-site.
At JRM, we believe that the key to success is the adaptability of our dedicated employees and the extensive industry knowledge they apply to strategically constructing innovative solutions for unforeseen challenges. From our headquarters in New York City, to our offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM prides itself on delivering a complete range of construction services to our clients nationwide, from respected property owners & developers to Fortune 500 corporations, media & tech firms, major law firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms.
As an employee-owned company, each and every employee at JRM is invested in a project’s success and motivates each other towards a common goal. Employees also benefit from JRM’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), where we make contributions to their ESOP accounts which accumulate shares for retirement.
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