Assistant Project Manager

About Laland Baptiste

Laland Baptiste, LLC specializes in construction management and consulting, offering expert services across all phases of the construction lifecycle. Known for loyalty and reliability, the company prioritizes its customers, clients, and team, delivering professional services such as Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control, and Staff Augmentation.

The client base includes prominent entities like the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) position is located onsite in Queens at CUNY Queens College, supporting the Razran Hall Phase 3 Lab Renovation project managed by DASNY. This extensive renovation project involves a multi-million dollar upgrade including advanced laboratories, new office spaces, ADA-compliant restrooms, exterior landscaping, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough project documentation and reporting using project management platforms like PMweb and Contract Manager to monitor deliverables and generate reports.
• Assist in financial management by reviewing payment requests, trade payments, change order proposals, and supporting contractor claim evaluations.
• Interpret and analyze architectural and engineering documents to help resolve onsite issues efficiently.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, prepare detailed minutes, and ensure tracking of follow-up actions.
• Coordinate daily onsite activities involving trades, testing agencies, and commissioning consultants to uphold quality per construction documents.
• Manage project closeout processes to ensure compliance with DASNY guidelines, including documentation completion and contract finalization.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management sectors; public sector experience, especially with DASNY, SCA, or DDC, is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to evaluating budgets and proposals and exercising sound judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination among team members, clients, contractors, and code officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management databases; familiarity with DASNY administrative protocols and labor reports preferred.

Employee Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days
• Sick leave
• Access to continued education through Baptiste University

Additional Information

The hourly pay rate is between $60 and $65, with a tentative start date in September 2026. The role requires working onsite at the project location in Queens, NY. Laland Baptiste is committed to equal employment opportunities.