ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Colliers Engineering & Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Leader to support the management of commercial and educational building projects in the New England region. This role involves collaborating with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while addressing client goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture or engineering, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Join this innovative team and contribute to impactful projects that shape communities and workplaces.

Benefits

Company-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Professional license bonuses

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building design and construction.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with complex building projects from start to finish.
• Review project-related materials for conformance to goals and specifications.
• Support scheduling, logistics, and cost management for multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Project Leaders, a division of Colliers Engineering & Design, we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.

In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting Project Managers with the active management of design, construction, and closeout phases of commercial and/or educational building projects in the New England region, primarily in RI, to ensure the success of investors, owners, and occupants.

Responsibilities :

• Assist project managers with complex building projects from start to finish (pre-design through construction) on time and on budget.
• Build relationships and execute tasks as assigned.
• Understand the project management process and know the various processes practiced by architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Assist with the building process, ensuring client goals and objectives are addressed within financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders. Support, assess, and organize projects related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress, including process change orders.
• Review and evaluate project-related materials such as descriptions, drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals. Regularly review construction documents for conformance to project goals, value engineering, and constructability.
• Assist with or monitor project-related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, and insurance tracking logs.

Qualifications :

A Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, construction management, engineering, or a related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience with a strong background in building design, construction, architecture, and/or engineering.

Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, organizing, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.

Enthusiasm to promote and drive project implementation.

Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

Strong teamwork capabilities.

Ability to multitask in stressful situations and prioritize effectively.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Proficient in MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Enthusiastic and passionate about your career.

What We Offer :

At Project Leaders, our people are our most important resource. We are committed to providing a safe, comfortable work environment, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to impact society through our projects and company-sponsored activities.

This includes a generous compensation package with company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a policy compensating certain exempt employees for billable hours over 40 per week.

We foster an internal culture that supports personal and professional growth through education reimbursement, access to educational courses, mentorship, wellness programs, women's organizations, and philanthropic activities.

Apply today to join our team and accelerate your success!