Assistant Project Manager (Design and Construction)

Brailsford and Dunlavey; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Paid time off

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our San Diego team in a hybrid role. You will support planning, design and construction across a diverse facilities portfolio, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment with budgets, schedules and project goals.

The role emphasizes growth in project management, client-facing communication, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team while delivering complex real estate

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of design, construction and project management processes.
• Experience supporting project budgets, schedules, contracts and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams throughout planning, design and construction.
• Assist with coordination of activities to align with objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Support development, monitoring and maintenance of project budgets, schedules and reporting tools.
• Assist with cost, schedule and risk analysis; identify mitigations.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings; document actions and drive accountability.
• Maintain open item lists and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support project closeout and turnover to the client.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate or related field

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 Diego This is a hybrid role based in San Diego 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 communitieswhere 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 deliveryfrom 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 Youll Contribute

Support project teams throughout the planning design and construction processAssist with the coordination of project activities to ensure alignment with client objectives schedules budgets and contractual requirementsSupport the development monitoring and maintenance of project budgets schedules and reporting toolsAssist with project cost schedule and risk analysis and help identify potential impacts and mitigation strategiesCoordinate with clients architects engineers contractors consultants and other project stakeholders to support successful project deliveryReview architectural and engineering drawings specifications bid documents and other project documentationSupport procurement activities including the coordination of design construction and consultant servicesAssist with contract development review administration and related project documentationParticipate in project meetings document action items and follow up with stakeholders to drive accountabilityAssist with the review of potential changes to project budgets and schedulesSupport value engineering discussions and evaluation of alternative solutionsMaintain project open item lists and follow up on outstanding issuesMonitor construction activities through site observations job walks field reports and other project controlsAssist with identifying and reporting construction safety quality schedule and coordination issuesSupport project closeout activities and successful turnover to the clientDevelop strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What Were Looking For

3 years of project management development construction management or related experienceBachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management Real Estate or a related fieldExperience supporting the delivery of complex facilities or real estate projectsStrong understanding of design construction and project management processesExperience supporting project budgets schedules contracts and project controlsAbility to interpret architectural and engineering documentationStrong organizational analytical and problem solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teamsAbility 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 throughYou are curious and eager to learn and grow as a project management professionalYou excel at building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholdersYou bring strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to every interactionYou are highly organized and detail oriented when supporting complex projectsYou approach challenges with curiosity creativity and a solutions oriented mindsetYou thrive in collaborative fast paced environments and adapt well to changing prioritiesYou demonstrate professionalism integrity and sound judgmentYou are motivated by the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and create innovative environments that support growth and successYou 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

This roles target base annual salary range is currently 70000 110000 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 is 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 Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc participates in E Verify