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  • Project Assistant
    Project Assistant
    1 month ago
    $48000–$64000 yearly
    Full-time
    Great Neck

    Development Project Assistant (Chinese-English Bilingual, CAD Proficiency) Position: Development Project Assistant Company: SJ International Development Location: 8 Bond St, Great Neck, NY Type: Full-time / Part-time About the Role SJ International Development is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Project Assistant to support our engineering and development team. The ideal candidate has an engineering or construction background, is proficient in CAD software, and can communicate fluently in both Chinese and English. In this role, you will assist with project coordination, design documentation, and technical communication throughout various stages of our real estate development projects. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and revise CAD drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards., • Assist in tracking project progress, schedules, and deliverables., • Coordinate between design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure smooth communication., • Participate in meetings, take detailed notes, and prepare meeting summaries., • Support project documentation, permitting, and technical correspondence., • Help resolve minor technical or coordination issues that arise during project execution., • Qualifications, • Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field preferred., • Prior experience in project coordination or technical assistant roles is a plus., • Proficient in CAD software with strong drafting and spatial skills., • Bilingual in Chinese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills., • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

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  • Sewing Machine Operator / Production Assistant
    Sewing Machine Operator / Production Assistant
    1 month ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    East Rockaway

    Wakes & Waves is a Long Island, NY based lifestyle brand and small batch accessory/apparel manufacturer currently seeking an intermediate to experienced cutter/sewing machine operator to join our dedicated production team. This is a perfect hands on role for someone who takes pride in their work, has an eye for detail, and enjoys helping create and craft various types of accessories while working as a part of our growing team. Duties • Accurately assemble, stitch, and help construct items in our product line (bags, totes, various accessories/apparel), • Trace fabric patterns and precisely cut raw materials, • Work and collaborate with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in sewing/production, • Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or defects, making necessary adjustments as needed., • Maintain a clean, organized, safe workstation Skills • Proficient in sewing straight stitches, seams, and zippers with efficiency and an attention to detail, • Minimum 1-3 years of sewing experience on industrial machines (Juki, Brother, Singer, Consew, etc.), • Ability to learn construction methods of 3 main items, • Skillfully know mechanical workings to operate sewing machine (stitch length, back-stitching, tension, bobbin winder, knee lift, etc.), • Experience with or willing to learn cutting and grommet setting tools, • Ability to pick up a box of material (20lbs) and flip items inside or right side out with fingers, • Strong attention to detail and time management working both independently and with our team Location (In-Person): • Oceanside/East Rockaway, NY (5 min walk from LIRR Train Station) Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • On-the-job training Work Location: In person

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  • Construction Admin
    Construction Admin
    2 months ago
    $30–$40 hourly
    Full-time
    Westbury

    Zitan Bilt is a growing NYC construction company specializing in large commercial and high-end residential renovations, fit-outs, and enlargements. We deliver high-quality work with seamless project execution. Position Overview We are seeking a Construction Administrator with 5+ years of experience. You will support project managers and field teams, manage documentation, track schedules, enter daily labor logs, and coordinate between office, field, subcontractors, and clients. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, construction administration experience, and basic QuickBooks knowledge are required for communicating with our 3rd-party bookkeeper. Key Responsibilities Organize project documentation (contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders). Track materials, deliveries, and assist with permits and inspections. Communicate updates to foremen, subs, clients, and PMs. Enter daily labor logs in Contractor Foreman, Procore, or similar software. Manage photos and documentation in CompanyCam. Prepare invoices, payment applications, and assist with billing reconciliation. Use advanced Excel formulas for budgets, labor, and material tracking. Communicate financial and job cost information with 3rd-party bookkeeper using QuickBooks. Support project closeout documentation (O&Ms, warranties, punch lists). Requirements 5+ years in construction administration/project coordination. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel advanced formulas, Word, Outlook). Basic knowledge of QuickBooks for communication with bookkeeper. Experience with CompanyCam and construction management software preferred. Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and change order processes. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects. Bilingual in Chinese or Spanish strongly preferred. Benefits & Growth PTO and paid holidays. Opportunities to advance into Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager roles.

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