Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Shape the Future of Lighting with Chelsea Lighting

Are you ready to make your mark in a role where organization, precision, and proactive problem-solving drive success? Chelsea Lighting is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team of industry leaders in lighting and technology project management.

With over 30 years of expertise and a commitment to drive 20 percent annual growth for the next five years, Chelsea Lighting offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while developing expert professional skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Be the driving force behind our Project Management Team, ensuring seamless project execution and exceptional client satisfaction.

The Person: You will thrive in this role if you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and Proactive: You approach challenges with resourcefulness and resolve them efficiently to keep projects on track.
• Collaborative Communicator: Building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams comes naturally to you. Clear, concise communication is your strength.
• Detail-focused and Organized: You excel at juggling multiple tasks, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks while keeping a sharp focus on both short- and long-term project goals.
• Technically Savvy and Analytical: You’re comfortable interpreting construction documents, tracking metrics, and using tools like Smartsheet, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Pro to achieve results.

The Role: The Assistant Project Manager will be integral to delivering our project management services with precision and professionalism. This position is perfect for a dynamic individual ready to contribute to Chelsea Lighting’s continued success.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing essential project deliverables, such as submittals, shop drawings, logistics, and invoicing, with accuracy and professionalism.Collaborating with clients and vendors to proactively resolve challenges and ensure on-time project completion.
• Supporting senior project managers by tracking profitability, preparing reports, and coordinating field activities.
• Organizing and maintaining project documentation (digital and paper) and assisting in change order processing.
• Monitoring construction schedules, overseeing delivery logistics, and coordinating billing with accounting to maintain project accuracy.
• Begin to develop your Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA) skills by working with new or junior employees under the tutelage of your Project Manager mentor.

The Firm: Chelsea Lighting is the dominant player in New York City, providing lighting and lighting technology project management services.  For three consecutive years, Crain’s has recognized Chelsea as one of the Best Places To Work in NYC.  Our mission is to develop the best people to deliver complex lighting solutions.  Our values drive our mission by employing the right people in the right seats who are Dedicated, Efficient, Expert, Professional, and Results-oriented - we are passionate about developing our people to integrate these DEEPR values into their DNA. Located in NYC at 14 Penn Plaza / 225 W. 34^th Street across from Penn Station, our success is driven by 63 DEEPR intellectually agile employees. If you want to become an industry-recognized expert at the top lighting distribution and management firm in NYC, submit your resume.

Chelsea Lighting NYC LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000