Assistant Project Manager

Colliers International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager to manage complex construction projects effectively. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong project management knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning, establishing success metrics, and leading vendor collaboration. You will play a key role in developing industry relationships while representing the company's brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in project management related field.
• Extensive knowledge of design process and construction.
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish pathways to project success based on key performance indexes.
• Assist in the development of the Project Roadmap, from concept to close-out.
• Create schedules/budgets and resolve deviations during projects.

Skills

Organization

Relationship Building

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Construction/Project Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Bluebeam

CAD

Revit

Job description

Who you are

We're looking for a stellar construction Assistant Project Manager who is super organized, has a keen eye for the details and has assisted in complex construction projects from start to finish - on time and on budget.

You love variety in your work and when every day is different from the next. You're a people person, a relationship builder and see working alongside some of the best Project Managers and Corporate Real Estate Brokers as your ideal next role.

What you bring:

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  Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years in Design/Construction/Project Management related field.

  
  


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  Extensive knowledge of design process, construction and project management.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and industry specific software; i.e. Bluebeam, CAD, or Revit.

  
  


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  Ability to read and understand architectural plans and technical specifications.

  
  


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  Ability to lead and direct a variety of vendors, provide critical thinking to problem solving.

  
  

Bonus skills and experience:

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  Exposure business development strategies and harboring industry relationships.

  
  

What success looks like:

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  You establish a pathway to project success based upon key performance indexes as defined by the stakeholders and Project Manager(s).

  
  


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  You assist in the development of the Project Roadmap, working with the team from the initial project concept through final punch-list and close-out.

  
  


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  You create the schedule/budget and "red flag" any possible deviations and resolve any issues as they arise.

  
  


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  You develop strong industry relationships and do a great job representing the Colliers project management brand.

  
  


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  You will carve out a key role on the ground floor of a developing team and utilize Colliers resources to expand the team's market and recognition.