Assistant Project Manager

Newmark Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. specializes in commercial real estate services and solutions worldwide.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the execution of smaller construction projects, coordinating contractors and the project team to meet client goals on time and within budget. This role demands a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of project management experience, plus excellent communication skills and strong budgeting abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, project management or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years project management experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visitnmrk.comor follow@newmark.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of smaller construction projects. This role manages construction contractors and project team communications to achieve the clients' project goals within established financial targets and time schedules.

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 project management experience.
• 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.