Assistant Project Manager — Drive Real Estate Projects

Cresa; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresa in Seattle seeks an Assistant Project Manager to deliver on low- to medium-complexity projects, coordinating internal teams and vendor partners to support clients from start to finish.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and project-management skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and efficient processes. The position is in-office a minimum of 4 days per week, with opportunities to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 4–5 years of related experience in project management, real estate and facilities management or project coordination.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, and other data management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; role requires daily communication with client and team members.
• Requires organization, time management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills through all projects despite workload.
• Must be able to inspect design plans and documents for accuracy.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information at various levels demonstrating the ability to build consensus for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on low-medium level complex projects across all service lines. Supporting Project Managers on high complexity projects as needed.
• Responsible for developing and managing scope, schedule, and budget for each project.
• Manage all facets of project management including design and test fit drawings, building and site requirements, schedule, procurement, quality & risk, and vendor performance.
• Provide measurable and timely response to client inquiries, work requests, and concerns.
• Communicate directly with client to define project goals and provide reports on project status and variances.
• Identify project resources from pre-qualified lists, conduct request for proposals, and complete bid analysis for approval.
• Coordinate a project team of key stakeholders, internal team members and vendor partners who meet the deliverables of the project.
• Complete pre and post project walks with vendor partners and clients.
• Demonstrate capability to read and understand project documents including but not limited to agreements, contracts, drawings, client work requests, vendor proposals, electrical, data management documents, and building infrastructure documents.
• Conduct onsite field audits before, during and after completion of project.
• Develop and maintain complete knowledge of vendor service and material capabilities, processes, and deliverables.
• Oversee the project administrative processes and ensure accurate project documentation is filed in a timely manner.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure that all meetings are accurately documented, and meeting minutes are distributed.
• Track and manage project issues and resolutions.
• Actively support the internal team that focuses on business development.
• Represent the company through outstanding project delivery, client service, process improvement and support.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

Cresa in Seattle seeks an Assistant Project Manager to deliver on low- to medium-complexity projects, coordinating internal teams and vendor partners to support clients from start to finish.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and project-management skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and efficient processes. The position is in-office a minimum of 4 days per week, with opportunities to grow within the practice.