Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Owner-Side) | Rochester, NY (Pittsford) | $70K–$100K + 10% Bonus
Tired of jobsite hours and want to see the owner’s side of the table? Our client, a nationally recognized owner and developer of large-scale retail real estate, is adding an Assistant Project Manager to its Rochester-area construction team. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a clear path toward Project Manager.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support Project Managers on construction projects across the company’s portfolio, from tenant and anchor work to renovations and redevelopment
- Help build and track construction budgets and schedules, flagging variances before they become problems
- Prepare RFPs, support vendor contract administration, and assist with constructability reviews
- Review and verify change orders, manage document control, and draft monthly cost and schedule reports for leadership
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams including design, leasing, finance, and property operations
- Get exposure to a range of delivery methods (GMP, lump sum, design-build, cost-plus) with increasing ownership over time
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 1–4 years supporting commercial construction projects as a Project Engineer, Assistant PM, Project Coordinator, or similar
- Experience with a general contractor, developer, or owner’s rep firm
- Hands-on work with budgets, change orders, schedules, and project documentation
- Retail, tenant improvement, or commercial renovation experience is a plus, but not required
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred, but strong candidates without a degree are encouraged to apply
WHY THIS ROLE
- Owner-side work with more predictable hours than the GC world
- Base salary of $70,000–$100,000 plus a 10% target bonus
- Strong benefits, 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and an employee stock purchase plan
- Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time
- In-office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays remote
- Career development support and a real growth path into project management
Don’t check every box? Apply anyway. We’re looking for people who are organized, detail-driven, and want to grow, and nontraditional backgrounds are welcome.