Assistant Project Manager

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service across the industry spectrum.

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of smaller construction projects. This role manages construction contractors and project team communications to achieve the clients’ project goals within established financial targets and time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Process minor project work, defined as work not requiring extensive design or coordination functions.
• Execute contractor sourcing activities including issuing requests for proposal, performing bid analyses, and preparing award recommendations.
• Prepare effective project initiation and approval documents; manage routing and stakeholder approval processes.
• Organize and lead project kickoff and closeout meetings with the client and contractors.
• Act as the primary liaison to other stakeholders regarding the project including building operations, security, and IT.
• Perform timely and accurate project management administrative activities including issuing meeting minutes, purchase and change orders, verifying work, processing invoices, and updating project status.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, project management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong budgetary, fiscal and expense management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of code and regulatory compliance related to the work being performed.
• PC skills and solid experience with MS Office products.
• Ability to work with AutoCAD is preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.