Assistant Project Manager

About the role

As an Associate Project Manager, you will have an opportunity to learn and grow alongside our dedicated Project Management team. You will provide advanced administrative support to operations, administration, and management for commercial real estate projects with direct accountability for project delivery. This will include documentation preparation, issue for commitment, and reporting. You may also be responsible for managing smaller projects with oversight from a more expert Project Manager or leader.

*This is a remote role, the Associate Project Manager will need to be on the Central Time Zone. MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What you'll do

• Support Project Management team to manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual commercial real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• May manage smaller projects as assigned. May lead third-party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team) and be responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and address routine problems.
• Have a broad understanding and knowledge of your field and some knowledge of several job subject areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince others to reach an agreement. Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

To perform this job, an individual must perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University and/or equivalent related experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

• PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Working understanding in MS Project is helpful. Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices preferred.