About Calabrese Construction
Calabrese Construction LLC is a New Jersey-based General Contracting and Construction Management firm specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial construction throughout the NJ/NYC metro area. Our active portfolio spans ground-up single-family and multifamily developments across all asset classes. We are a lean, performance-driven team where individual contributors have direct impact on project outcomes and company growth.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our team across active construction projects. This is a hybrid role — splitting time between the office, project sites, and remote work — offering hands-on exposure from procurement and buyout through closeout. The APM works directly with the Project Manager and Principal on day-to-day administration, trade coordination, and owner communication. Reliable transportation required; projects are primarily in New Jersey with some NYC exposure.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain RFI logs, submittal logs, drawing logs, and meeting minutes; distribute to project team
- Track subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, and material approvals through the review cycle
- Assist in preparing and managing subcontract scopes of work
- Support preparation of owner pay applications and contract document management
- Solicit, level, and track trade bids; maintain bid leveling spreadsheets across multiple subcontractors
- Monitor open procurement items, pending awards, and bid-buy targets against project budget
- Attend OAC meetings and site visits; document and distribute meeting minutes
- Coordinate trade sequencing, deliveries, and subcontractor scheduling with the superintendent
- Track change orders, open field issues, RFIs, and punchlist items through resolution
- Assist in drafting project correspondence, transmittals, and owner/design team communications
- Support budget tracking, cost-to-complete forecasting, and schedule updates
Qualifications
Required
- 1–3 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related role
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent field experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable in spreadsheet-heavy environments
- Familiarity with construction contract documents — drawings, AIA formats, subcontract scopes
- Strong written communication skills; organized, self-directed, able to manage multiple open items
Preferred
- Experience on multifamily ground-up or mixed-use projects in NJ/NYC
- Familiarity with NJ/NYC building codes, permitting, and inspection requirements
- Experience with Procore, Autodesk Build, or similar construction management platforms
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Direct mentorship and exposure to all phases of multifamily development and construction
- Real responsibility from day one — lean team, not siloed admin work
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility built around project milestones
- Clear path toward Project Manager role for high performers
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
