Assistant Project Manager, Development

DBI Projects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Biannual bonus program

Team-oriented environment with social events

Job summary

DBI Projects in New York City seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support real estate projects. This full-time role involves market analysis, financial modeling, and project management. Ideal candidates should have 4–6 years of relevant experience and strong skills in MS Office and graphic visualization tools. DBI Projects offers a generous compensation package including $70-$90K salary, training opportunities, and a positive team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in urban planning, architecture, or related fields.
• Capability to engage with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market and demographic data for real estate projects.
• Prepare presentations and reports in a visual format.
• Assist in financial analysis and prepare recommendations.
• Coordinate project team members and track project progress.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Graphic visualization skills

Excellent organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge of GIS

Education

Graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, or architecture

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Description

DBI Projects is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to work on real estate projects during all phases of their lifecycle, with a focus on advisory development services. Specifically, this position will support senior team members providing Planning, Real Estate Advisory, and Development Management services. This position provides the opportunity for a candidate to develop the requisite skills and expertise to advise clients and manage projects. DBI Projects values a candidate who can work hard, is highly motivated, and is not afraid to take on assignments and endeavors while implementing a results‑driven attitude. A desire to be heavily involved with all aspects of strategy & planning, design, and development is required.

The APM will be assigned to a group of projects to provide analysis and support, which may include financial modeling, graphics and layout, facilities/organizational assessments and stakeholder interviews, project management support of master planning and capital projects, including management of consultants, budgets, and contracts.

Required Experience & Skill

The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in urban planning, architecture, community and economic development, real estate finance, consulting, or related fields.

• A graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, or architecture is preferred, but not required. Previous work experience and/or coursework should demonstrate strong analytical, research skills, and writing skills.
• Engaged listener with a talent for synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information in a format that is easily understood and tailored to the audience.
• Strong design eye for graphic visualization of information, mapping, concept design and massing, and laying out and communicating information to others.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track multiple pieces of information, actions, and projects over time.

Key capabilities include:

• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel)
• Adobe Create Suite, specifically InDesign & Illustrator.
• Knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural drawing software, such as AutoCAD (and Bluebeam) is preferred, but not required.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new tools and software, as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze market, real estate, demographic, and institutional data, research best practices, current trends, and comparables for real estate and planning.
• Prepare presentations, reports, memos, and other materials for clients, and as needed, in a graphically visual way.
• Assist in interview/engagement meetings with clients and stakeholder groups, including preparation of meeting materials and synthesis of the feedback in a visual and easily digestible manner.
• Assist in financial analysis and pro formas, and support development of scenarios to evaluate different deal structures and types of financing.
• Review funding opportunities like grants and organize submission requirements. Provide support to client in finance closing.
• Assist in the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs) on behalf of clients, leveling of responses, selection process, and consultant onboarding & contracting.
• Coordinate and provide support to project team members, including design and construction professionals, attorneys, financial advisors, and planning consultants.
• Prepare and track project work plans, budgets, and schedules for internal and external reporting, including raising awareness to any potential challenges, changes, or priorities.
• Review design drawings, reports, research, budgets, schedules, and other project related documents with the goal of summarizing any highlights, challenges or issues, and/or strategizing for potential solutions or alternatives.
• Produce complete invoices and requisitions for clients and lenders with all required documentation and organization, as needed.
• Prepare clear and actionable emails, updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and follow ups.

Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to be an active team participant for both internal and external tasks.

Location

This position is in our New York City office, 5 days a week in-person.

Application Requirements

Applicants should send their resume (inclusive of any projects you’ve worked on), and any relevant work samples that demonstrate your experience and skills to [e-mail].

About DBI Projects

DBI Projects is a growing, multidisciplinary company that plans and manages real estate and capital projects. Since 2002, the organization has grown to a team of 60+ and has partnered with a diverse list of non‑profit, educational, cultural, public, commercial, and residential clients to execute ambitious projects around the world. DBI takes full responsibility for the success of each project, regardless of any outside or unexpected factors, and values three core traits in its employees: hunger, humility, and smartness. DBI Projects has offices in New York City, Boston, Austin, and Philadelphia.

What We Offer

• DBI brings unique clarity and care to the building process. In a complex industry, our unfailing dedication and experience help our team cut through unexpected challenges and share in great successes.
• We share a strong emphasis on training and continuing education opportunities – our teams’ strengths are our strengths.
• We have a team‑oriented environment with regular social outings and events.
• We provide a generous compensation package including a biannual bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; and parental leave.

The salary range for this full‑time role is $70‑$90K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.