Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

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 (APM) is a core team member responsible for managing project change orders, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation with a high level of independence and accountability. The APM understands the financial, administrative, and logistical elements of construction and supports both internal teams and client-facing communications. Responsibilities and Duties Lead the preparation of Change Orders from inception to PO issuance, including detailed pricing review and subcontractor negotiation. Fully level subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, flagging any discrepancies or risks. Manage procurement timelines and coordination of long-lead items. Maintain ownership of the project submittal log and escalation of critical items. Understand, update, and track Schedule of Events (SOE) and project milestones. Work directly with the Superintendent to est