Assistant Project Manager

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As Employee-Owners, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, and in 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by ENR. None of it happens without the team. That’s why we Build Different.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Rye Brook, NY office location. This role supports the successful execution of assigned projects, provides support to facilitate planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished, and ensures project profitability targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Take an active role in supporting jobs and project management teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services

Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues

Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Schimenti financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.

Ensure that jobs are completed according to schedule and meet profit goals

Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Schimenti's commitment to continue addressing their needs and interests

Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors and instill this philosophy within the team at all times

Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes

Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed

Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters

Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed

Ensure punch list completion

Qualifications

Must have 2+ years of Construction Project Management experience, strong preference for retail construction experience

Must have experience on projects with high intensity and short-term duration of 12 - 20 weeks

Occasional travel as required

OSHA-30 preferred

College degree in Construction or Engineering preferred

Buyout proficiency and experience with leveling trades

Creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology

Scheduling proficiency

Document management

Financial accountability

Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings

Technical Skills

Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills required

Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent

Procore or experience with a similar software experience

Timberline/Sage experience a plus.

In compliance with state law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $90,000 - $105,000 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and specific performance awards. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).