Project Assistant - Miami Studio

OBM MIAMI INC • Coral Gables, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OBMI is a global master planning, architecture, and interior design practice shaping luxury resorts, boutique hotels, private residences, and mixed-use destinations around the world. For more than 90 years, OBMI has created places deeply rooted in land, culture, and emotion, balancing imagination, craft, and care. With studios in Miami, London, and Dubai, OBMI collaborates globally to deliver holistic, experiential environments across the Middle East, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. Clients see OBMI as trusted advisors, drawn to its belief in thoughtful design, long-term value, and spaces that are both innovative and sustainable. The Miami studio is growing, and OBMI is seeking a Project Assistant to join its team. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive professional who enjoys supporting teams, coordinating moving pieces, and helping projects run smoothly within a collaborative design environment. As part of the team, the Project Assistant will support international hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects while working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams across the studio. The Project Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the coordination, communication, and day-to-day organization of projects from inception through completion. The role involves partnering closely with Project Managers and project teams to help maintain operational flow, support project documentation, coordinate meetings and logistics, and ensure information is organized and accessible across multiple active projects. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems behind the scenes, and takes pride in helping teams stay organized, prepared, and aligned.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an administrative or project coordination role
• Experienced working within architecture, design, construction, or professional services environments preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Skilled in written and verbal communication with a professional and collaborative approach
• Familiar with project coordination workflows and document management processes
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• A collaborative team member who communicates clearly and diplomatically across teams

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable about project management or document control platforms preferred
• Exposure to AI tools or digital productivity systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of project activities, schedules, and deliverables
• Assist in tracking project milestones, deadlines, and action items
• Maintain organized project documentation, correspondence, and drawing records in accordance with OBMI standards
• Support document control processes, including revision tracking, approvals, and distribution
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and project-related activities
• Prepare meeting agendas and document clear, concise meeting minutes
• Follow up on action items to support timely completion
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation
• Manage calendars, correspondence, and project communications
• Assist with expense reporting, invoice coordination, and basic project budget tracking
• Support communication between project teams, consultants, and clients as directed
• Help maintain accurate and audit-ready project files and records
• Contribute to a collaborative and organized studio environment

Benefits

• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams on international projects
• Support complex hospitality and mixed-use developments across global markets
• Develop your organizational, operational, and project coordination skills within a design-led environment
• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture built on creativity, accountability, and excellence
• Be part of a team that values thoughtful design, innovation, and long-term impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed