Assistant Project Manager, Buildings

About the role

We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Project Manager/Director across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and owner objectives.
• Aid in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables; develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestone frameworks.
• Cook up and facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, clients, and consultants, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and distributing key updates.
• Maintain project performance against established milestones, budgets, and KPIs; prepare detailed status reports and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, equipment planners, and specialty consultants to support design coordination, construction activities, and owner representation.
• Develop, update, forecast, and control project schedules and financials, proactively identifying variances and supporting corrective action planning.
• Support stakeholder management efforts by identifying key stakeholders, managing expectations, maintaining engagement, and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administer and track procurement and contract processes, including competitive bid documentation, contract negotiations, invoices, payments, and change order reviews.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and maintain Risk and Change Registers, and support implementation of risk management strategies.
• Assist with regulatory reviews and inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), as well as coordination of relocation, occupancy, and closeout activities, while maintaining accurate and organized project documentation.

Requirements

• Proficiency in project management methodologies, with a strong desire to expand knowledge and practical application.
• Advanced computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, eBuilder, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Working knowledge of design and construction processes, project phases, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and prepare detailed project performance reports.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• New college graduates considered, requiring strong Co-op and/or Internship experience within Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Construction firms preferred.
• 5 years’ experience strongly preferred along a Junior / Assistant Project Manager career track; may include Architecture, Engineering, Design or Construction Management background.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of construction and design standards and practices.
• Experience with project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.