Assistant Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/PMO Specialist to provide comprehensive project management support for design, construction and modernization initiatives. You will maintain and post changes to drawings and specifications, manage correspondence among owners, architects and contractors, and assist in master schedule development.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in architecture, construction or project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of prior work experience in architecture, construction or project management preferred.
• A high school diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract and project files, post changes to drawings and specifications.
• Develop standardized project management processes for schedule, budget, cost accountability and contract administration.
• Attend and facilitate project meetings; publish meeting minutes.
• Develop and document bid/award contract processes and design/construction procedures.
• Provide data for project status reports and ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Provide operational support to ensure projects are executed per established means and methods.
• Assist in assembling data for project status reports.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance of project data.
• Supervise preparation of detailed budget and cost tracking reports.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Relationship Management

Problem Solving/Analysis

Team Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering/building construction

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title Assistant Project Manager Job Description Summary Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the PMO Specialist provides diverse project management support functions for design, construction and modernization projects. Oversee and maintain project files, post changes to drawings and specifications, manage and track correspondence between the owner, architect and the contractor, and distributing reports. Serve as a backup to the Project Manager and participate directly in Project Management initiatives in the absence of the Project Manager. Assist in the assembly of weekly departmental reports for executive management and master schedule development, supervise preparation of project budget reports, assist in activity tracking and expediting, and work on special assignments as needed

Job Description Essential functions and responsibilities

• Maintain all contract and project files, including posting changes to drawings and specifications
• Develop standardized departmental project management means and methods as they relate to schedule, budget, cost accountability, contract administration and other project related requirements
• Attend and facilitate project meetings when needed.
• Publish meeting minutes following each meeting
• Develop and document specific process flows and procedures relating to bid and award contract development and the design and construction process
• Provide operational and procedural support to ensure all consulting, design and/or construction projects assigned are executed in accordance with established departmental means and methods
• Assist the Project Manager in the assembly of data for preparation of project status reports.
• Ensure data integrity, monitoring and compliance of project data
• Supervise preparation of detailed budget and cost tracking reports

Key Competencies

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Team Orientation

Important education

• A high school diploma is required. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in architecture, engineering, building construction or other related technical area is preferred

Important experience

• A minimum of 2-3 years of prior work experience in architecture, construction or project management field is preferred

additional eligibility qualifications

• Possess a working knowledge of construction and contract administration means and methods, and have the ability to assist in the implementation of these procedures Possess the ability to develop positive working relationships with peers and senior management across departmental lines, local government officials, and members of the business community Strong written and verbal communications skills Excellent facilitation skills for meetings with senior management and contractors Ability to assist in the coordination, development and implementation of construction, architectural/engineering and consultant type contracts Possess above average analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to read, interpret, and develop schedules, claims analysis, statistical report and calculations as required Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting and budgeting practices Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for period of a time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

aap/eeo statement

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $36.45 - $42.88

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com