Assistant Project Manager (Retail)

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

JRM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager who will assist Project Managers in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail, as you will be responsible for managing projects to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accurate and timely management of all paperwork and coordination for assigned projects including pre-construction surveys, site logistics plan, and project punchlist.


• Actively participate in internal team/huddle meetings such as scope reviews and project kick-off, and lead and document weekly internal team coordination meetings.


• Review, understand, interpret, and manage project daily logs, RFIs, submittals, estimating packages, leveling documents, sub-contracts, and specifications.


• Understand contract, job specifications, and floor plans to ensure timely start and finish, safety, quality of work, and subcontractor performance for each phase of construction.


• Distribute and monitor progress of drawings/sketches, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and punchlists to subcontractor and JRM team members in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.


• Assist Project Managers of assigned projects on all project related financials and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes.


• Negotiate, administer, and monitor owner and subcontractor Change Orders (including the issuance of Purchase Orders) and manage the resulting cost and profit impact.


• Track approved and pending Change Orders against the approved project budget.


• Coordinate all final close-out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punchlists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close-out, letter of substantial completion, and Letters of Recommendation.


• Identify potential problems and provide resolutions proactively.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.


• Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor is preferred.


• Resourceful, driven, self-motivated individual who can manage detailed financial obligations and objectives.


• Must be able to efficiently multi-task.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills.


• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and meet them.


• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.

Computer Systems

• Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)


• Preferred: MS Project, Procore, Timberline, and Bluebeam

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

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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