Assistant Construction Project Manager- Facilities/Capital Improvements

MJ Peterson • Full-time • Amherst, New York State, United States • $60,000 - $80,000 / year • 1m ago

Assistant Project Manager – Facilities/Capital Improvements
MJ Peterson Real Estate – Amherst, NY

About Us
MJ Peterson Real Estate is a locally owned and family-operated property management company overseeing a diverse portfolio of 3,000 rental units across Western New York. We are committed to delivering high-quality housing while continually improving service efficiency and reducing reliance on outside vendors.

Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled and adaptable Assistant Project Manager – Facilities/Capital Improvements to work closely with the Director of Facilities to support the planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement and facility-related projects. This role ensures projects are properly prioritized, well-documented, completed on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

· Partner with the Director of Facilities to prioritize and execute maintenance and capital improvement projects.

· Assist in managing capital improvement projects and subcontractors, including:

· Tracking project progress

· Updating management

· Ensuring accurate documentation

· Maintaining schedules and budgets

· Support property evaluations by identifying deficiencies, assessing priorities, and organizing findings for presentation.

· Collaborate with property management teams, on-site staff, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.

· Assist with project scoping, bidding, contractor negotiations, and contractor selection.

· Prepare and execute purchase orders and Capital Improvement documentation.

· Track and report on project budgets, timelines, and materials.

· Coordinate with municipal inspectors, architects, and engineers to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.

· Monitor contractor adherence to scope of work, drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

Qualification and Skills

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.

· Strong knowledge of construction practices and building systems.

· Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, depending on project needs.

· Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

Proficient in Google Suite

· Detail-oriented with strong documentation abilities.

· Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

What We Offer

· Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Employee rental discount

· Paid holidays

· Uniforms provided

· Cell phone stipend

· Mileage reimbursement

· Flexible on-call rotation

Schedule

· Full-Time

· Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with flexibility

Salary

· $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience

Work Location

· Portfolio-wide: Amherst-based, with travel to multiple properties across the Buffalo area

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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