Assistant Project Manager

Brailsford & Dunlavey; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), now including PMA, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in San Francisco. This hybrid role supports planning, design, and construction for diverse facilities and real estate projects, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to deliver on time and within budget.

You will grow your project management, technical, and client-facing skills across the project lifecycle, contributing in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in project management or related field.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Real Estate.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, contracts and controls.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction across projects.
• Coordinate activities to align with objectives, schedules, budgets, and contracts.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain budgets, schedules, and reporting tools.
• Assist with cost, schedule, risk analysis and mitigation.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Review drawings, specs, bid documents, and project docs.
• Support procurement and contract administration.
• Attend meetings, document actions, and follow up with stakeholders.
• Assist with changes to budgets and schedules.
• Support value engineering and alternative solutions.
• Maintain open-item lists and follow up on issues.
• Monitor construction through site observations and reports.
• Identify and report construction, safety, quality, and coordination issues.
• Support project closeout and turnover to client.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

3+ years PM experience

Client coordination

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture/Engineering/Construction/Real Estate)

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in San Francisco.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA.

The Opportunity

An opportunity for a driven project management professional who is eager to grow their career, thrives in collaborative environments, and enjoys working with innovative clients and project teams to deliver complex facilities and real estate projects.

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the planning, design, and construction of a diverse portfolio of facilities and real estate projects, working closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and project teams. This role supports a variety of project types and sectors. You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle while developing your project management, technical, and client-facing skills.

How You'll Contribute

• Support project teams throughout the planning, design, and construction process
• Assist with the coordination of project activities to ensure alignment with client objectives, schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements
• Support the development, monitoring, and maintenance of project budgets, schedules, and reporting tools
• Assist with project cost, schedule, and risk analysis and help identify potential impacts and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, bid documents, and other project documentation
• Support procurement activities, including the coordination of design, construction, and consultant services
• Assist with contract development, review, administration, and related project documentation
• Participate in project meetings, document action items, and follow up with stakeholders to drive accountability
• Assist with the review of potential changes to project budgets and schedules
• Support value engineering discussions and evaluation of alternative solutions
• Maintain project open-item lists and follow up on outstanding issues
• Monitor construction activities through site observations, job walks, field reports, and other project controls
• Assist with identifying and reporting construction, safety, quality, schedule, and coordination issues
• Support project closeout activities and successful turnover to the client
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of project management, development, construction management, or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field
• Experience supporting the delivery of complex facilities or real estate projects, particularly with large ground up development or campus development
• Strong understanding of design, construction, and project management processes
• Experience supporting project budgets, schedules, contracts, and project controls
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering documentation
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, client-focused environment

What Sets You Apart

• You are a proactive self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• You are curious and eager to learn and grow as a project management professional
• You excel at building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• You bring strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to every interaction
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented when supporting complex projects
• You approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and adapt well to changing priorities
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• You are motivated by the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and create innovative environments that support growth and success
• You are interested in developing your leadership skills and contributing to the growth of the team

Why People Choose B&D

Impactful Mission
Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, heal, work, and connect.

Learning & Growth
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Strong Culture
Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.

Robust Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.

Apply Today!

To get started, our application process includes a resume, an optional (recommended) cover letter, and a short set of essential questions. We look forward to getting to know you!

This role's target base annual salary range is currently $70,000-$110,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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