Associate project manager

CBRE; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Project Manager where you will manage small capital projects and support the project management team. This role involves completing project documentation, financial reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to project practices. The position requires a Bachelor's degree along with 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze solutions using technical experience.
• Understanding of procedures to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage smaller capital projects valued at <$200,000.
• Oversee project administrative practices and policies.
• Prepare complex client reports as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Advanced math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Associate Project Manager

Job ID

223183

Posted

03-Jun-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Associate Project Manager, you be responsible for providing advanced administrative support to the project management team as well as managing your own projects. This includes small projects, documentation preparation, escalation for commitment, financial reconciliations, and reporting.

This job is part of the Retail Multi-Site Project Management group. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You'll Do:

• Manage smaller capital projects, valued at <$200,000

• May work on longer, higher value projects under supervision of Project Managers/Sr Project Managers

• Manage the implementation of and monitor adherence to project administrative practices and policies.

• Create and maintain project policies and directives within the project operations manual.

• Troubleshoot and resolve internal and external customer inquiries concerning performance reports and project tracking system data. Audit, solicit, and report on key performance indicators.

• Oversee team close-out procedures.

• Prepare complex and special client reports as required.

• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.

• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.

• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.

• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve complex problems.

• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Experience with Smartsheet and work order management software preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $70,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $80,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC , you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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