Assistant Construction Manager in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant Construction Manager based in the United States.

This is an entry-level construction management opportunity designed specifically for military professionals transitioning to civilian careers through the DoD SkillBridge Program.
You’ll support mission-critical and high-performance facility projects across pre-construction, field execution, turnover, and closeout.
The role draws on transferable experience in operations, maintenance, logistics, quality, safety, technical administration, and field leadership.
You’ll gain hands-on exposure to project coordination, construction administration, quality control, scheduling, commissioning readiness, and owner’s representative responsibilities.
Working alongside experienced project teams, you’ll develop practical construction management capabilities while contributing to complex projects.
The position offers a structured pathway toward a Construction Manager role and valuable industry certifications and experience.
It is a remote position with significant domestic travel, making it well suited to candidates who enjoy a dynamic, field-oriented environment.

• Support project coordination: Assist with coordinating construction activities to align with drawings, specifications, schedules, project requirements, and established procedures.
• Manage project documentation: Track submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement items, punch lists, closeout materials, and other project records using established systems.
• Assist with project controls: Support updates to schedules, budgets, dashboards, productivity information, and internal tracking tools under appropriate supervision.
• Coordinate project communications: Support communication between internal project teams, clients, contractors, vendors, trade partners, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct field observations: Participate in field walks to monitor construction progress, quality conformance, safety expectations, and project conditions.
• Document field activity: Prepare photos, daily notes, field reports, logs, issue tracking, progress updates, and other construction documentation.
• Support quality and commissioning: Assist with punch-list management, testing verification, closeout documentation, and commissioning readiness, including coordination with quality and commissioning teams.
• Review construction documents: Develop familiarity with drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, scope requirements, sequencing, and how design information translates into field execution.
• Prepare reports and updates: Assist with weekly progress reports, meeting notes, visual updates, project summaries, schedule updates, risks, open items, and performance metrics.
• Promote digital efficiency: Use AI-enabled and digital tools to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality project delivery.
• Support safety and compliance: Follow site safety, HSE, LOTO, quality, and compliance requirements while escalating concerns or recurring issues to project leadership.
• Complete assigned deliverables: Manage assigned tasks, hours, documentation, and deliverables while meeting project deadlines and budget expectations.

• SkillBridge eligibility: Must be a current participant in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, ideally able to participate for at least 90 days, with programs of up to 180 days accommodated.
• Education or technical experience: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related discipline is preferred/qualifying; alternatively, relevant hands-on experience with installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls, and/or electrical infrastructure may qualify.
• Industry knowledge: Foundational knowledge of construction, facilities, engineering, maintenance, logistics, project coordination, quality, safety, or related operational disciplines.
• Construction management aptitude: Ability and willingness to learn scheduling, budgeting, project coordination, documentation, quality tracking, commissioning, and closeout processes.
• Mission-critical interest: Ability to develop an understanding of commissioning processes involving electrical, mechanical, controls, and life-safety systems in complex facilities.
• Technology proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, with strong digital file-management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail: Demonstrated ability to complete assignments accurately, maintain organized records, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey both technical and non-technical information clearly.
• Remote work capability: Self-motivated, resourceful, proactive, organized, and able to work effectively in a remote environment while following established guidance and supervision.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams while also managing individual responsibilities independently.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working under pressure, meeting close deadlines, learning new processes, and adapting to changing project needs.
• Innovation mindset: Willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications as required.
• Travel readiness: Valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles, with willingness to travel extensively to active construction sites throughout the United States.
• Physical readiness: Ability to work in office, critical-facility, outdoor, and field environments, including navigating stairs and ladders, working around equipment, and occasionally handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Location and travel: Must be located near a major U.S. airport and able to travel up to 75% domestically, with potential for relocation or international assignments depending on project requirements.

• DoD SkillBridge opportunity: Gain practical civilian work experience while transitioning from military service.
• Career development: Build construction management competencies and transferable skills in a professional project environment.
• Structured growth pathway: Opportunity to progress toward a Construction Manager I position following successful development and transition.
• Industry certifications: Gain experience toward relevant NFPA 70E and OSHA certifications.
• Real-world project exposure: Participate in mission-critical and high-performance facility projects across multiple phases of delivery.
• Professional networking: Build relationships with experienced construction, engineering, project, and industry professionals.
• Career exploration: Evaluate construction management and the broader AEC industry as a potential post-military career path.
• Remote work: Work remotely from anywhere in the United States, subject to travel and project requirements.
• Travel opportunities: Extensive exposure to construction projects across the U.S., with potential relocation and international assignment opportunities.
• Long-term compensation: Compensation for the SkillBridge placement is not provided through the partner company; candidates selected for full-time employment after SkillBridge may receive a competitive salary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.