Assistant Project Manager

  • Actalent
  • Queens Village, New York
  • Full Time
HIRING: Assistant Project Manager (68 Month Contract)

Location: Terminal 1, JFK International Airport New York City, NY

Pay: $30$35/hour (commensurate with experience)

Contract Duration:68 months

Experience Level: 13 years

About Us

We are a General Contractor and Construction Management firm rooted in the values of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. With decades of combined experience in general contracting, construction management, and design-build, we are committed to delivering projects that make a lasting impact. Our current focus: ahigh-profile aviation project at JFK Terminal 1.

The Opportunity

Were seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM)to join our team on a landmark aviation project. In this role, youll support the Project Manager and Superintendent in coordinating all aspects of constructionfrom documentation and scheduling to safety and quality control. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage and track contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and procurement

+ Support design reviews and client implementation activities

+ Coordinate survey and layout efforts with the Superintendent

+ Collaborate with tech teams to ensure jobsite technology readiness

+ Monitor project schedules and budgets; assist in risk mitigation

+ Prepare reports on cost tracking, scheduling, and safety metrics

+ Review shop drawings and samples for accuracy

+ Enforce jobsite safety and quality standards

+ Assist with bid reviews, procurement, and change order tracking

+ Attend meetings, track open items, and follow up on deliverables

What Were Looking For

Required:

+ Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

+ 25 years of construction experience (aviation experience a plus)

+ Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, drawings, and construction standards

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore or similar software preferred

+ Strong communication and organizational skills

+ OSHA Certification

Preferred:

+ Experience on aviation projects

+ Familiarity with PANYNJ procedures

+ Design-build project experience

+ Cost control and reporting experience

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a landmark aviation project at one of the worlds busiest airports

+ Work with a passionate and experienced team

+ Gain valuable exposure to high-profile construction operations

+ Opportunity to grow into a leadership role

+ Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Queens,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 485345992
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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