Assistant Project Manager

Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is a real estate project and development management company that provides consulting services to businesses in a wide variety of public and private sector industries. PMA’s professional staff employs an approach to project assignments and problem-solving which combines an established and diligent team methodology with integrity, collaboration, and innovation. PMA’s team has proven experience in nearly every aspect of the real estate industry and from both sides of the table, including backgrounds in construction, development, architectural design, engineering, asset management, brokerage, and planning.

PMA is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager with 3 years of real estate, design, and construction industry experience to join our organization. Our Assistant Project Managers support the Project Managers and collaborate with clients and project teams throughout the project and development management process. Of particular interest is a Project Manager professional with a proven track record of working on Healthcare development projects.

Experience and Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning or Business Management
• 3 years of related experience and a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction documentation and sequencing as well as practical knowledge of alternate materials/methods, construction costs, value‐engineering techniques, and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements
• Healthcare project experience is highly desirable

Skills and Qualifications

• A motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a high level of personal integrity and business ethics who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Display strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation, and sequencing
• Exhibit working knowledge of alternate materials/methods; construction costs, value-engineering techniques, and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements
• Demonstrate skills in managing successful projects; meet or exceed client expectations and timelines
• Maintain professionalism in the face of deadlines; exhibit exceptional listening, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; and to handle confidential information with discretion and trustworthiness
• Possess excellent time management, communication, organization, and personal effectiveness skills, as well as technical computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Project) and web-based project management tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD is desired, but not required
• Ability to work with a large team as well as independently with sometimes little oversight

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and completion of project-specific tasks as required to meet or exceed the expectations of the client and fulfill our contractual obligations
• Assist with planning and analysis of conceptual design issues and pre-construction activities
• Coordinate and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents
• Review, understand and enforce contractual requirements for design and construction professionals; assist project management staff in generating contracts and addenda
• Serve as liaison between client and design and construction professionals
• Understand the building permit process and support the design and construction professionals in securing the permit
• Meet with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to review the project status and resolve issues
• Maintain and follow‐up on project open item lists
• Direct and/or document project meetings
• Review and analysis of potential changes to budget or schedule
• Monitor construction budget and schedule including updating and maintaining web-based project controls
• Observe and report on the construction process and construction-related issues (field reports, job walks, etc.)
• Assemble and review materials for project draw packages
• Manage the project closeout process to a successful completion
• Special projects as required
• Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics

PMA operates from offices in Chicago (corporate), Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Orlando, New York, and Austin and has managed more than $5 billion in project value for a diverse range clients and of projects, among them commercial, residential, institutional, life sciences, municipal, not-for-profit and educational assignments

PMA recruits the best talent in the industry, but project management experience alone is not enough. We seek candidates who fit with our values, operating style, and accountability commitment to our clients. In exchange, we provide staff with opportunities for professional growth and development with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. When it comes to the best in project management talent, we’re proud to say, “we get it”.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to offer sponsorship.