Assistant Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield hires an Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager in overseeing and delivering Project & Development Services that meet client requirements and goals. The role supports project planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and client service while developing project management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing all phases of a project including planning, design, construction, FF&E, technology, move management, and occupancy
• 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 meeting minutes, 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

Requirements:

• 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