Assistant Project Manager

AvalonBay Communities; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Team member housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Construction team and support the delivery of multifamily projects from preconstruction through completion. You’ll work with experienced project leaders to help keep projects on schedule and on budget.

This role offers a pathway to a long-term career in construction project management, exposure to every development phase, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Early-career construction experience through internships or related roles.
• Understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of multifamily construction projects.
• Review construction plans, drawings, and project docs.
• Assist with bid packages, buyout schedules, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration.
• Help manage permitting, approvals, and other preconstruction activities.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and overall progress.
• Partner with field teams to monitor construction activities.
• Assist with project reporting, forecasting, and cost control analysis.
• Support budget development and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and local agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

OverviewVivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Position TypeFull time

Weekly Scheduled Hours40

StateFlorida

CityFort Lauderdale

Zip Code33301

Total Base Pay Range$74,900.00 - $124,800.00

The Role

At Vivmark Residential, we develop, build, and operate communities that people are proud to call home. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Construction team and support the delivery of multifamily residential projects from preconstruction through completion.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in construction project management. You'll work alongside experienced project leaders, gain exposure to every phase of the development process, and play an important role in keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Support the planning and execution of multifamily construction projects.
• Review construction plans, drawings, and project documentation.
• Assist with bid packages, buyout schedules, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration.
• Help manage permitting, approvals, and other preconstruction activities.
• Track project schedules, budgets, commitments, and overall project progress.
• Partner with field teams to monitor construction activities and support successful project delivery.
• Assist with project reporting, forecasting, and cost control analysis.
• Support budget development and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and local agencies.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Early-career construction experience through internships, project engineering, assistant project management, or related roles.
• Understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

How Vivmark Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.