New York’s construction sector, from Manhattan’s commercial towers to Brooklyn’s multifamily developments and Queens’ infrastructure projects, depends on skilled Assistant Project Managers to keep teams aligned and projects on track. Amundson Group specializes in recruiting the APMs who drive operational excellence across the city’s most demanding job sites.
What Amundson Group does for Assistant Project Manager hiring in New York
Amundson Group uses retained search to identify and place Assistant Project Managers for commercial, multifamily, civil, and industrial construction firms across New York and nationwide. Unlike transactional recruiting, our process begins with a deep consultation on your project pipeline, team culture, and growth plans. We then tap our long-term referral network and deploy AI-assisted screening to evaluate candidates on technical competency, site experience, and leadership potential, filtering for the professionals who can manage schedules, coordinate trades, and support Project Managers in fast-paced New York markets.
Our vetting process includes background verification, trade references, and direct conversation with candidates before submission. We focus on durability: placements that stick because the fit is real. Assistant Project Managers in New York typically command $65,000, $95,000 base salary depending on experience, general contractor size, and project complexity, though senior APMs in commercial or heavy civil may exceed this range.
New York’s construction market, what’s driving demand for Assistant Project Managers
New York remains one of the nation’s largest and most complex construction markets. The city’s mix of commercial office, multifamily residential, infrastructure modernization, and industrial projects creates sustained demand for experienced operations professionals. The Assistant Project Manager role is critical: these professionals bridge the gap between Project Managers and the field, ensuring daily coordination, documentation, and compliance on projects that often involve union labor, tight urban sites, and aggressive schedules.
Demand for APMs in New York is driven by two factors: (1) steady project volume across commercial, multifamily, and DOT/MTA infrastructure work, and (2) high turnover as APMs advance into full Project Manager or estimator roles, creating continuous need for qualified replacements. New York’s density and regulatory environment, building codes, CEQR, union agreements, mean that APMs must be detail-oriented and adaptable. Contractors value candidates with direct site experience in the region and familiarity with the city’s subcontractor ecosystem.
Assistant Project Manager salary in New York (2026)
Assistant Project Managers in New York earn between $65,000 and $95,000 base salary as of 2026, depending on experience level, employer size, and project type. Candidates with 2-3 years of site experience, some scheduling software expertise, and a track record on commercial or multifamily projects tend to land at the higher end. Larger general contractors and firms with robust project pipelines often offer better compensation and advancement paths.
For detailed salary benchmarks across construction roles in New York and the broader market, see our Quarterly Salary Guide, updated with real placement data from our network of clients and candidates.
Why New York construction companies work with Amundson Group
Amundson Group’s recruiting model is built for construction: we understand the difference between a good site supervisor and a good Assistant Project Manager; we know the trade relationships that matter; and we’ve built a referral network deep enough to source candidates even when local labor is tight. Our AI-assisted screening process reduces time-to-hire without sacrificing quality, we filter resumes quickly and focus on phone conversations with candidates who actually fit your role.
Speed matters in construction. When a project kicks off or an APM gets promoted, you can’t wait weeks to fill the gap. We maintain an active pipeline of candidates and move placements within days of handshake. And because we work on retained basis with clients, we’re invested in long-term outcomes, not placement volume. That means we push back if a fit isn’t right, and we follow up with clients and candidates to ensure successful integration.
Construction firms from Boston to San Francisco work with Amundson Group for this combination of sector expertise, candidate quality, and speed.
Hire a Construction Assistant Project Manager in New York
Ready to fill an Assistant Project Manager role on your team? Contact Amundson Group to start a retained search. We’ll understand your project needs, culture, and growth plan, then source and vet candidates who can deliver results. Or explore current openings if you’re an APM looking for your next role in New York.