Assistant Project Manager

About This Role

This Assistant Project Manager role supports the delivery of capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) in the Saranac Lake, NY region. You will work alongside Project Managers and client stakeholders to oversee projects from planning through construction closeout, supporting a diverse portfolio of public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in administering multiple design and construction projects concurrently
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration activities
• Monitor construction progress and coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and client representatives
• Review project schedules, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Participate in project meetings and prepare status reports for client stakeholders
• Track project costs and assist with budget management and forecasting
• Assist in identifying and resolving project risks, issues, and conflicts
• Conduct site visits to verify construction progress, safety compliance, and quality of work
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list coordination and document turnover
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with OGS policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 5+ years of construction management, owner's representative, project engineering, or building construction experience
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or public-sector construction projects
• Understanding of construction processes, methods, means, materials, and project controls
• Ability to review plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documentation
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Nice to have:

• Experience working on New York State public projects
• Knowledge of NYS building codes and public procurement processes
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Experience supporting projects in occupied facilities
• Familiarity with document management systems and construction reporting software

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)