Assistant Project Manager, Construction Services

GFT is seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY. This role requires regular attendance in New York, NY.

At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Join us and build a career in construction services with a clear path to project management. Here, your growth is supported, your contributions matter, and your work makes a difference. Let's shape the future-together.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Supports the development of project phasing and scheduling

• Assists in preparing schedules for planning, design, and construction activities

• Helps monitor project schedules and budget to support on-time, on-budget delivery

• Maintains communication with contractors, construction managers, and clients to support project coordination

• Contributes to the development and review of project procedures and policies

• Assists in addressing issues raised in field reports from architects and construction management staff

• Coordinates with the architect/engineer of record on change orders, contract interpretation, and technical matters to support quality and code compliance

• Prepares field memoranda or directives under the guidance of senior staff to support contract compliance

• Exercises judgment on-site within defined parameters, escalating complex issues to senior team members

• Reviews and documents contractors' claims or disputes and provides input to senior management

• Conducts site visits as needed to assist with project oversight

• Performs related duties as assigned

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• 5+ years' of related experience
• E-builder experience
• Able to read and interpret construction documents and shop drawings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a driver's license

The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $110,000.00, based on experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000:Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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