Junior Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Looking for a role where curiosity, motivation, and a growth mindset set you up for success? If so, you might be exactly who our team is looking for. Since 1993, Brailsford & Dunlavey has empowered hundreds of colleges and universities, PK-12 schools, municipalities, and professional sports organizations to achieve their bold visions through the built environment. B&D's Venues Practice Group is a national leader in sports, entertainment, and event facility development. We're seeking a junior-level Assistant Project Manager to provide support for high-profile sports venue implementation projects in the DMV area. This role is ideal for intellectually curious individuals with strong communication and organizational skills who are eager to launch their careers. We are seeking someone confident enough to take ownership, humble enough to ask insightful questions, and driven enough to grow into a trusted advisor for complex, multi-stakeholder endeavors. This position is located in the Washington, DC area and may require 3-5 days per week on-site, depending on project needs.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in project management, construction administration, construction management, or architecture.
- Candidates looking to grow into owner's representation with a passion for sports, entertainment, and event facility development.
- Technical proficiency with construction documents, design coordination, schedules, and cost models.
- Ability to anticipate needs, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and manage evolving priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment, exemplifying grit and grace under pressure.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.
- Reliable transportation to the DC office and surrounding project sites.
- Full authorization to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. B&D is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating design, cost, schedule, and project documentation with internal and external partners.
- Managing meeting logistics, documenting decisions, and ensuring timely follow-up across teams.
- Tracking budgets, VE logs, schedules, and milestones using platforms like Box, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
- Providing clear and reliable communication to keep fast-moving projects aligned.
- Taking ownership of distinct workstreams such as procurement support, milestone tracking, or document control.
- Supporting additional sports or civic facility projects with increasing independence.
- Developing client-facing deliverables-budgets, reports, schedules, presentations-tailored to project goals.
- Coordinating day-to-day efforts of internal staff, consultants, architects, builders, and other partners.
Benefits
- Company-paid health, dental, and prescription coverage for employees and children, cell phone reimbursement, generous PTO, 401(k) contributions, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
