Assistant Project Manager

Insight Global; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client, a mission-driven affordable housing and community development organization in Stamford, CT, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Real Estate Development team. You will support development, renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects from planning through execution while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to the full project lifecycle, and opportunity to grow responsibilities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate, business, or related field.
• 2+ years of project coordination or PM experience in construction or real estate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate across architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Experience with development, renovation, or capital improvement projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or MS Project.
• Industry certifications such as PMP, CAPM, CCM, LEED are a plus.
• Exposure to affordable housing or public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing development, renovation, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain follow-up items.
• Review invoices, pay applications, budgets, and approvals.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation.
• Attend site visits and construction meetings.
• Identify project risks and coordinate solutions with teams.
• Foster collaboration across project lifecycle.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Organization

Problem solving

Interest in real estate

Development projects

Certifications awareness

Public-sector exposure

Education

Construction Management

Architecture/Engineering/Real Estate

Business Admin

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global's client, a mission-driven affordable housing and community development organization in Stamford, CT, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Real Estate Development team.

This individual will support development, renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects from planning through execution while working alongside experienced professionals in real estate development, architecture, engineering, and construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project management, construction, architecture, engineering, facilities, property management, or real estate experience who is looking to build a long-term career in real estate development and affordable housing.

The Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate multiple active development and construction projects, working closely with internal departments, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and ownership stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and enjoys building relationships across teams. This role offers mentorship, exposure to the full project lifecycle, and the opportunity to grow into increased responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Support the execution of affordable housing development, renovation, and capital improvement projects
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Assist in tracking project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and maintain follow-up items and documentation
• Support communication between various project stakeholders

Contract & Administrative Support

• Assist with preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and procurement documents
• Review consultant and contractor proposals
• Support contract administration, change orders, and project documentation
• Review invoices, pay applications, project budgets, and project approvals
• Maintain organized project records and documentation

Construction & Development Support

• Attend periodic site visits and construction meetings
• Support active construction and renovation projects
• Gain exposure to project planning, project funding, and development activities
• Assist in identifying project risks and coordinating solutions with project teams

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and internal departments
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with problem-solving and conflict resolution efforts
• Support a collaborative and mission-focused project environment

Why Join This Organization?

• Opportunity to work on impactful affordable housing and community development initiatives
• Exposure to both real estate development and construction project management
• Direct mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Long-term growth potential within a stable and mission-driven organization
• Opportunity to help create meaningful change in local communities through housing development and preservation initiatives

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, property management, real estate, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in construction, real estate development, affordable housing, or community development.
• Experience supporting construction, renovation, capital improvement, or development projects.
• Background in architecture, engineering, construction management, real estate development, facilities, or property management.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, or development teams.
• PMP, CAPM, CCM, LEED, or other industry certifications.
• Exposure to affordable housing, community development, or public-sector projects.