About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Assistant Project Manager / Entry‑Level Estimator to join their marine construction team in Westhampton Beach, NY. This is a hands-on, early-career role with structured training and mentorship designed to develop estimating and project management skills — a clear path toward a Project Manager position.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active marine construction projects.
• Support preparation of estimates, bids, and proposals for public and private projects.
• Review and organize project documents, specifications, and drawings.
• Gather and track pricing, quantities, project costs, schedules, and other key data.
• Create and maintain project spreadsheets, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and outstanding items to help keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with project-related follow-up and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with experienced Project Managers and estimators to learn scopes, requirements, and industry processes.
• Develop working knowledge of construction estimating, bidding, project coordination, and marine construction operations.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• 0–2 years relevant professional experience; 1+ year preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields a plus).
• Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Westhampton Beach, NY and travel to local project sites as needed.
• Willingness to learn estimating, bidding practices, and marine construction operations.

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year.
• Compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits package (typical examples):
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • 7 paid holidays
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Bonus potential
  • Employee pays $0 out-of-pocket for medical benefits (as advertised by Confidential Client)

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Location & Employment Type

• Workplace type: Fully onsite.
• Location: Westhampton Beach, NY (onsite).
• Employment type: Permanent, full‑time.
• Application deadline (as advertised): Oct 16, 2026.

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Additional Info & Legal

• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please notify the hiring team; accommodation details will be provided during the process.
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: For positions located in San Francisco, the employer will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.
• Use of AI: Careertakes and Confidential Client may use AI tools to assist with applicant screening and sourcing. These tools support — but do not replace — human decision-making.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.