Assistant Project Manager (NYC)

About PRA Consulting

Project Risk Analytics, LLC (PRA) is a construction consulting firm providing project management, cost management, and risk advisory services on complex commercial and residential projects throughout NYC and the Americas.

We combine traditional project delivery expertise with data-driven tools and proprietary technology to improve transparency, forecasting, and risk mitigation. Our approach is grounded in a risk-based methodology and deep construction cost analytics — helping clients make informed decisions and drive better project outcomes.

Our culture is built on professional excellence, integrity, accountability, and teamwork. We value ambitious individuals who take ownership of their work, think critically, and are committed to continuous growth.

The Opportunity

We are hiring full-time Assistant Managers for our growing New York City office.

We’re looking for driven, analytical self-starters who want to build long-term careers in project management. Ideal candidates have construction management experience at reputable firms and are interested in developing as project management professionals within a fast-growing, intellectually rigorous environment.

Strong candidates will:

• Demonstrate interest in project management and the delivery and construction of real estate projects
  
   
• Be comfortable working in data-driven environments
  
   
• Add measurable value throughout the project delivery process
  
   
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture

Position Overview

You will play a critical role in supporting  corporate and retail design/construction projects from early planning through close-out, focusing on schedule, budget, coordination, and risk management.

You will utilize Stepflo, PRA’s proprietary project controls platform.  It is designed to track milestones, budgets, forecasting, and risk exposure in real time. The platform is used to centralize project data, enhance reporting, and support executive-level decision-making.

This role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure, and experience working in a structured, process-driven consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead project delivery from concept through close-out
  
   
• Coordinate with owners, internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors
  
   
• Develop and maintain project schedules, documentation, and meeting cadence
  
   
• Run project meetings, issue meeting minutes, and drive follow-ups
  
   
• Support RFP, bid, and vendor onboarding processes
  
   
• Review contracts, change orders, and scope impacts
  
   
• Conduct site walks and field inspections to monitor quality and progress
  
   
• Track procurement and coordinate vendor installations (IT, AV, security, FF&E, etc.)
  
   
• Support project reporting, including schedule, cost, and risk updates
  
   
• Utilize internal systems (including Stepflo, where applicable) to manage project data and reporting
  
   
• Contribute to process improvements and refinement of internal workflows

Qualifications

Assistant Project Manager (Entry-Level / Early Career)

• 0–3 years of experience in construction, project management, or related field
  
   
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or similar
  
   
• Internship or field experience a plus
  
   
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with project data
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
  
   
• Understanding of construction delivery risks
  
   
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
   
• Comfortable in a fast-paced NYC construction environment
   

Compensation

• Assistant Project Manager: $70,000 – $90,000
  
   
• Performance-based upside available
   

Why Join PRA

• Direct exposure to owners, developers, and institutional clients
  
   
• Hands-on responsibility early
  
   
• Work on complex NYC corporate and retail projects
  
   
• Experience using proprietary project controls systems
  
   
• Lean, high-performance, non-corporate culture
  
   

Benefits

• Health & Dental insurance
  
   
• 3 weeks paid time off
  
   
• 401(k) plan
  
   
• Competitive compensation with growth potential