Assistant Project Manager

Newmark; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark is seeking a Project Manager to handle minor project work and execute contractor sourcing activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as engineering or architecture and at least 3 years’ experience in project management.

The successful candidate will organize project initiation and approval processes and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. This position offers a full-time opportunity to lead various project aspects in Boston, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management.
• Strong understanding of project initiation and approval processes.
• Experience organizing and leading project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Process minor project work not requiring extensive design.
• Execute contractor sourcing activities and prepare bid analyses.
• Organize and lead project kickoff and closeout meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong budgetary and expense management skills

Knowledge of code and regulatory compliance

PC skills and experience with MS Office

Ability to work with AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, project management or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process minor project work, defined as work not requiring extensive design or coordination functions.
• Execute contractor sourcing activities including issuing requests for proposal, performing bid analyses, and preparing award recommendations.
• Prepare effective project initiation and approval documents; manage routing and stakeholder approval processes.
• Organize and lead project kickoff and closeout meetings with the client and contractors. Act as the primary liaison to other stakeholders regarding the project including building operations, security, and IT.
• Perform timely and accurate project management administrative activities including issuing meeting minutes, purchase and change orders, verifying work, processing invoices, and updating project status.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, project management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong budgetary, fiscal and expense management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of code and regulatory compliance related to the work being performed.
• PC skills and solid experience with MS Office products. Ability to work with AutoCAD is preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.