Assistant Project Manager - Office Space Construction

Turner & Townsend; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Phoenix is seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Project Manager to support a Senior Consultant managing a confidential global technology client with an international real estate portfolio. The portfolio includes commercial office fit-outs, industrial projects, and related site development across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

This early-career role offers significant exposure to project management, with mentorship and rapid responsibility growth.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, project management, real estate development, owner's representation, general contracting, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction processes and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Support procurement activities, including bid tracking, vendor coordination, and contract administration.
• Track submittals, RFIs, action items, and project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, reports, and document control systems.
• Monitor project schedules and proactively prepare for upcoming milestones and project activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, landlords, and client stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project progress, risks, and pending decisions.
• Conduct site visits and assist with monitoring construction progress and project quality.
• Support closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and project records.
• Anticipate project needs and take initiative in preparing materials, information, and resources required for upcoming activities.
• Identify potential issues, administrative gaps, or schedule impacts and elevate concerns appropriately.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Ownership of tasks

Independent work

Adaptability

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scheduling software

Job description

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge:

We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together:

We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone:

We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Project Manager to support a Senior Consultant managing multiple projects for a confidential global technology client with an international real estate portfolio. The portfolio includes commercial office fit-outs, industrial projects, and related site development activities throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

This role is ideal for an early-career construction professional who wants significant exposure to project management and is ready to take on increasing responsibility. The successful candidate will work directly with a Senior Consultant across multiple projects and will be expected to quickly develop the ability to manage project administration tasks independently, anticipate project needs, and proactively support project delivery with limited supervision.

While mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities will be provided, the successful candidate must be able to learn quickly, take direction effectively, and apply lessons learned to new situations. This is a role for someone who naturally thinks ahead, takes ownership of their work, and actively looks for ways to contribute beyond assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Support procurement activities, including bid tracking, vendor coordination, and contract administration.
• Track submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), action items, and project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, reports, and document control systems.
• Monitor project schedules and proactively prepare for upcoming milestones and project activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, landlords, and client stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project progress, risks, and pending decisions.
• Conduct site visits and assist with monitoring construction progress and project quality.
• Support closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and project records.
• Anticipate project needs and take initiative in preparing materials, information, and resources required for upcoming activities.
• Identify potential issues, administrative gaps, or schedule impacts and elevate concerns appropriately.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is not simply looking for a job in construction; they are looking to build a career in project management.

Successful candidates will demonstrate

• A proactive, self-directed approach to work.
• The ability to learn quickly and apply guidance with minimal repetition.
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• A willingness to take ownership of project tasks and see them through to completion.
• The ability to anticipate project needs rather than waiting for direction at every step.
• Professional judgment regarding when to work independently and when to seek assistance.
• Adaptability in fast-paced office and construction site environments.
• A genuine enthusiasm for construction and project delivery.

The most successful candidate will be someone who can receive direction, understand the broader objective, and independently build on that guidance to identify what needs to happen next.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, project management, real estate development, owner's representation, general contracting, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction processes and project administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to travel between project sites and office locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Preferred

• Experience supporting commercial office, industrial, tenant improvement, or site development projects.
• Familiarity with procurement tracking, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation workflows.
• Experience working in field and office environments. Comfortable spending more days in the office than in the field.
• Exposure to project scheduling and construction management software.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Additional Resources

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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