Assistant Project Manager

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in overseeing and delivering Project & Development Services that meet the requirements and goals of the client. Responsible for developing project management skills with understanding of project management business.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:
• Assist with managing all phases of a project including planning, due-diligence, design, construction, FF&E, and technology.
• Compile project scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Read and understand documents defining project, including but not limited to 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, distribute meeting minutes, update project status reports, process purchase orders, update tracking reports,
and maintain files for due diligence and financials.
• Procure and manage local architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors, and specialty vendors.
• Ensure all project participants understand project goals, assumptions, constraints, and deliverables.
• Provide superior client service to internal and external clients.
• May have full ownership and responsibility for smaller, less complex projects.

Familiarity with commercial building systems (HVAC, MEP, structural, etc.) is a plus.

Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Maintain and follow thru on project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes. Obtain necessary client approvals.
Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Support site supervision in enforcing safety protocols and quality control standards.
Help manage project closeout procedures, including punch lists and final inspections.
Attend project meetings and assist in resolving issues that may arise during construction.

Education/Experience/Training:
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Requires 1-3 years of experience in a related role.
• Developing project management skills with understanding of project management business.
• Able to develop excellent client relations, client management and consultation skills.
• Highly organized with 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/engineer drawings, space planning conapts, furniture systems and ancillary products, and technical systems.
• Strong software competency: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, and Share point.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $33.36 - $33.3653

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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