Assistant Project Manager- Healthcare (Design and Construction)

Brailsford and Dunlavey•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex healthcare design and construction projects across the New York region. This is an opportunity for a driven, collaborative professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and contributing to projects that directly impact healthcare environments and patient care. Located in New York, NY, on a hybrid basis. At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities�where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle�from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. Our healthcare project management team partners with clients to guide complex projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being highly engaged with clients and project teams, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to continue developing professionally while taking on meaningful responsibility. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support healthcare projects from pre-construction through closeout, collaborating closely with senior project leaders, clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
3+ years of project management or project coordination experience within healthcare design, construction, or related environments
Understanding of design and construction processes, project controls, and consultant coordination
Familiarity with construction documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Operate with a high level of personal integrity
Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
Professionalism, adaptability, positivity, and a strong client-service mindset

Nice To Haves

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond basic project coordination and become a trusted contributor within complex healthcare environments.
You are proactive, positive, organized, and energized by working closely with clients and project teams to move projects forward.
You communicate confidently, build strong working relationships, and bring a high level of accountability to your work.
You are intellectually curious, eager to learn, and motivated by opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and professional growth within a collaborative advisory environment.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare design and construction projects across multiple phases
Assist with project-specific tasks to help meet client goals, schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations
Support pre-construction planning activities, conceptual design analysis, and project documentation efforts
Coordinate and review architectural and engineering drawings, bid documents, and consultant deliverables
Assist with contract administration activities and support the preparation of contracts, addenda, and project documentation
Help manage permitting coordination and support project teams through regulatory approval processes
Participate in meetings with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to review project progress and resolve issues
Maintain project tracking logs, open item lists, schedules, and budget documentation
Monitor project budgets and schedules, including maintaining web-based project controls and reporting tools
Observe construction progress and document field conditions, project updates, and safety-related observations
Support project closeout activities and transition planning efforts
Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on problem-solving, accountability, and client service excellence