Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Project Manager — Construction (Athletic Courts & Site Work)

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This is a construction project management role, not an IT, software, or technology project management position. This is not a remote position — this role is onsite at our client's office in the Lower Hudson Valley, NY, with regular site visits across NY, NJ, and CT. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Location: Lower Hudson Valley, NY (Putnam County, near the NY/CT border) — onsite, office-based with regular site visits across NY, NJ, and CT. Local candidates strongly preferred; easily commutable from Danbury, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Carmel, Mahopac, Patterson, Somers, and Northern Westchester.
Pay Rate: $45/hour, plus paid overtime (roughly 20 hours/week in season) and a year-end bonusOverview
For decades, this specialty construction contractor has built and restored tennis, pickleball, basketball, and multi-sport courts for private homeowners, clubs, schools, and property managers across the Tri-State area, along with the site work, drainage, fencing, retaining walls, and lighting that go with them. Long-tenured crews, repeat clients, and a reputation for craftsmanship keep the schedule full.
The Assistant Project Manager will step into a hands-on, high-visibility seat alongside senior project managers and ownership, coordinating field crews, running proposals, and keeping multiple jobs moving at once. This is a construction role through and through: plans, foundations, crews, materials, and job sites. It is also a genuine succession seat, built for someone who wants to grow into a Senior Project Manager role as senior leadership moves toward retirement.This is not an IT, software, or technology project management position.
What the Assistant Project Manager will own:Reviewing the daily schedule each morning and making sure crews, trucks, and materials are ready to rollCoordinating up to 12 field crews, including construction crews and dump trucks, across multiple active jobsManaging 2–3 projects at a time at different stages, from small reconditioning jobs to full new-court builds (typical projects run $25K to $220K, with larger builds reaching $1M)Reviewing plans, assessing foundations and site conditions, and communicating with engineersConducting site visits to assess courts and meet with homeowners, property managers, club professionals, and facility ownersBuilding project proposals and pricing from site visits, using existing contract and pricing templatesObtaining vendor quotes, ordering materials, and following up so proposals reach clients on timeHandling schedule changes, resolving field issues, and communicating change orders to clientsClosing out completed jobs with final site visits and photo documentationSupporting crews in the field as projects get underway, while managing operations from the office
Software: Procore, Microsoft Office, and Excel
Compensation & Perks$45/hour, with overtime paid at time-and-a-half; plan on roughly 20 hours of overtime per week during the busy seasonYear-end bonus based on hours worked, with internal and merit componentsSchedule: Monday–Friday starting at 6:30 AM, typically 55–60 hours/week in season, plus 1–2 Saturdays a month as weather and workload requireRoughly 70% office / 30% field, with site visits within about a 30-mile radius (some full days on the road)Seasonal rhythm: spring and early summer are the peak build season; winter is noticeably slowerCompany vehicle available when needed, including a van for materials and crew transportMonthly health insurance stipend, with coverage available through the company's insurance brokerRetirement plan: the company contributes $0.50 for every $1 the employee contributes to a traditional or Roth IRA, eligible after 6 monthsPTO: 1 week to start (accrual basis), increasing to 2 weeks after 6 months4 paid holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas DayA clear path from Assistant Project Manager to Senior Project ManagerA close-knit, hardworking, old-school team that takes real pride in a job done right
Requirements3+ years of construction Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or field coordination experience (4+ years with a general contractor is ideal)Construction industry experience is required: general contractor, site work, paving, hardscape, concrete, landscape construction, sports surfaces, or a related tradeHands-on experience coordinating and directing field crewsExperience managing multiple concurrent projects and conducting site visitsComfortable reading plans and assessing site and foundation conditionsExperience building proposals, gathering vendor pricing, and handling change ordersHighly organized and detail-oriented, able to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-upThrives at a fast pace with a lot of moving parts, and stays steady under pressureEarns respect from experienced field crews and works comfortably alongside themAble to work early starts, extended in-season hours, and occasional SaturdaysValid driver's licenseMust live within commuting distance of the Lower Hudson Valley / NY-CT border areaIT, software, telecom, and technology project management backgrounds are not a fit for this role.Titles that translate: Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Project Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, Site Supervisor, Project Manager/Estimator.
Nice to have:Tennis court, sports surface, turf, paving, asphalt, or hardscape experienceSpanish bilingual skills (many field crew members prefer Spanish)Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related fieldEstimating or takeoff experience
Background check and drug screening required.
. xzbcwsv Our client is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.