Assistant Project Manager

Role overview

NeoWork is hiring a proactive and highly organized Assistant Project Manager to support procurement activities for multifamily construction projects. The position focuses on coordinating with vendors, handling purchase orders, arranging material deliveries, and helping ensure projects move smoothly from procurement to delivery.

The right candidate should be self-driven, comfortable working in a fast-moving setting, and able to communicate clearly with vendors by phone and email. Strong independent judgment and minimal supervision are important for success in this role. Experience in construction is strongly preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee procurement tasks for multifamily construction work
• Communicate with vendors by phone and email to source materials and address issues
• Create, process, and monitor purchase orders so fulfillment stays on track
• Plan and coordinate material deliveries with vendors and project teams
• Keep an eye on procurement schedules and step in early when delays may arise
• Maintain precise procurement logs and project-related records
• Work with internal teams to help meet project milestones
• Set daily priorities and handle operational decisions independently

Candidate requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, operations, procurement, or a similar function
• Strong coordination and organization skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities in a busy environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with both internal teams and outside vendors
• Very strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with little oversight
• Flexible, resourceful, and effective at solving problems when situations are unclear
• Experience in construction or multifamily development is a strong advantage

Benefits and additional information

• Health insurance is provided for contractors
• Extra pay is offered for holidays
• Working hours usually follow standard U.S. business hours, with some flexibility based on client requirements
• The role is fully home-based
• Mental health days are available to support employee well-being
• Performance-based incentives are included on top of base salary
• There is an annual review and appraisal cycle
• Employees can access strong opportunities for growth and advancement within the company