Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Acara Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our client, a development company in Williamsville, NY.

Salary: $72,K, DOE

This role will support their Construction Project Managers and senior leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects. This role is structured to grow into a Project Manager position, with increasing responsibility for schedule, cost, and contractor oversight on complex projects.

• Assist Director of Development and Construction Project Managers with day-to-day oversight of active construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support large, schedule-driven, process-heavy client programs (e.g., national logistics, fulfillment, or industrial developments) with strict reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support project scheduling, coordination, and tracking.
• Assist with review and tracking of construction contracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Administer and manage monthly pay applications, including detailed cost tracking, lien waiver review, and reconciliation against budgets.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Support cost control efforts including invoice review, budget tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and municipal agencies.
• Assist with site visits and field documentation.
• Support reporting functions and permitting coordination.

• Bachelor s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of commercial construction or assistant PM experience.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, budgets, and financial reporting; comfort working closely with accounting and finance teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, submittal processes, pay applications, and reporting compliance.
• Knowledge of construction documents and processes.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Sage, Aconex, Buildertrend, Auto Desk Construction Cloud) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.