Assistant Project Manager (Healthcare Project Management Advisory)

About the Role

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex healthcare design and construction projects across the New York region. This role is ideal for a driven, collaborative professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and contributing to projects that directly impact healthcare environments and patient care. Located in New York, NY, on a hybrid basis.

At B&D, we lead the planning, development, and management of places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services. The firm recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, combining expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

Our healthcare project management team guides clients through planning, design, construction, and occupancy. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys close collaboration with clients and project teams, and wants to grow professionally while taking on meaningful responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare design and construction projects across multiple phases
• Assist with project-specific tasks to help meet client goals, schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations
• Support pre-construction planning activities, conceptual design analysis, and project documentation efforts
• Coordinate and review architectural and engineering drawings, bid documents, and consultant deliverables
• Assist with contract administration activities and support the preparation of contracts, addenda, and project documentation
• Help manage permitting coordination and support project teams through regulatory approval processes
• Participate in meetings with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to review project progress and resolve issues
• Maintain project tracking logs, open item lists, schedules, and budget documentation
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, including maintaining web-based project controls and reporting tools
• Observe construction progress and document field conditions, project updates, and safety-related observations
• Support project closeout activities and transition planning efforts
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on problem-solving, accountability, and client service excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 3+ years of project management or project coordination experience within healthcare design, construction, or related environments
• Understanding of design and construction processes, project controls, and consultant coordination
• Familiarity with construction documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Client-service mindset with adaptability, positivity, and professionalism

What Sets You Apart

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond basic project coordination and become a trusted contributor within complex healthcare environments. You are proactive, positive, organized, and energized by working closely with clients and project teams to move projects forward. You communicate confidently, build strong working relationships, and bring a high level of accountability to your work. You are intellectually curious, eager to learn, and motivated by opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and professional growth within a collaborative advisory environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development support
• Paid time off
• Mentorship and leadership development opportunities

Pay

The target base annual salary range for this role is $70,000–$110,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and internal equity.