Assistant Project Manager: Design & Construction Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the United States to provide diverse project management support for design, construction, and modernization efforts. You will oversee project files, update drawings and specifications, manage correspondence among owners, architects, and contractors, and assist the Project Manager as needed.

The role requires at least two years of commercial real estate experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial real estate experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects and maintain client relations.
• Excellent time management and strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead all phases of construction projects, including pre-construction planning, design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction execution, FF&E installation, technology integration, move-in logistics, and final occupancy.
• Scope, Budget & Schedule Development: Prepare and manage detailed project scopes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Document Review & Interpretation: Analyze and interpret project-related documents such as contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, site surveys, construction drawings, budgets, and schedules.
• Budget Estimation: Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates to support feasibility studies and early-stage planning.
• Client Engagement: Maintain a strong client focus by setting clear performance goals, delivering regular updates, and providing strategic value throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare project status reports, process purchase orders, maintain financial tracking systems, and organize due diligence documentation.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Procure and oversee local architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty vendors to ensure quality workmanship and timely delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure all project participants understand and adhere to project goals, constraints, assumptions, and deliverables.
• Independent Project Oversight: Take full ownership of smaller or less complex construction projects, managing all aspects independently.

Skills

Client relations

Project coordination

Time management

Written communication

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the United States to provide diverse project management support for design, construction, and modernization efforts. You will oversee project files, update drawings and specifications, manage correspondence among owners, architects, and contractors, and assist the Project Manager as needed.

The role requires at least two years of commercial real estate experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.