Assistant Project Manager, Project & Development Services
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager in overseeing and delivering Project & Development Services that meet client requirements and goals. The role develops project management skills and an understanding of the project management business. The assistant may have full ownership and responsibility for smaller, less complex projects. The position supports all project phases, including planning, design, construction, FF&E, technology, move management, and occupancy. It also involves coordinating project documentation, budgets, schedules, vendors, and participants while maintaining a strong client focus and providing superior service to internal and external clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in a related role.
- Developing project management skills and an understanding of the project management business.
- Ability to develop excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills.
- Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare, track, and manage project scopes, costs, and schedules.
- Familiarity with architectural and engineering drawings, space planning concepts, furniture systems and ancillary products, and technical systems.
- Strong software competency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing all phases of projects, including planning, design, construction, FF&E, technology, move management, and occupancy.
- Compile project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Read and understand documents defining projects, including agreements, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, budgets, schedules, drawings, and meeting minutes.
- Establish and maintain client focus through performance goals, deliverables, reports, and value-added services.
- Prepare meeting minutes and project status reports, process purchase orders, update tracking reports, and maintain due diligence and financial files.
- Procure and manage local architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
- Ensure project participants understand project goals, assumptions, constraints, and deliverables.
- Provide superior client service to internal and external clients.
- Take full ownership and responsibility for smaller, less complex projects when applicable.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
