Associate Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support delivery of tenant improvements and building renovations from planning through final delivery to clients.

You will assist with day-to-day project coordination, documentation, and communication while developing skills to independently manage projects within budget and schedule. A related degree and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 1–3 years of related experience in commercial real estate, construction, or project coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support from lease review through move management.
• Help prepare and track project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with RFPs for construction services and bid comparisons.
• Track change orders, submittals, RFIs, and project invoices.
• Schedule project meetings, take meeting minutes, and distribute action items.
• Attend site visits and assist with punch lists and quality control.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including contracts, invoices, warranties, OMs, and as-builts.
• Assist with project closeout and Tenant Improvement Allowance reconciliation.
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and clients as directed.
• Flag potential risks or issues to the Project Manager promptly.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service oriented

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Team-oriented

Coachable, willing to grow into a PM

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore or similar construction PM software

Job description

Job Description: Associate Project Manager

Reports To

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Primary Function

Support Project Managers in delivering tenant improvement and building renovation projects from the planning phase through final completion and delivery to the client. Assist with day-to-day project coordination, documentation, and communication while developing the skills needed to independently manage projects relative to budget and schedule.

Education

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. 1-3 years of related experience in commercial real estate, construction, or project coordination is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and initiative
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to support multiple projects at once
• Professional and customer service-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of people, including clients, contractors, and leasing professionals
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with Procore or similar construction project management software is preferred but not required
• Basic understanding of construction terminology and design disciplines, with a strong desire to learn
• Positive attitude and team-oriented approach
• Coachable, with a willingness to grow into a Project Manager role

Relationships

• Maintains relationships with associates and all other departments within the Company
• Works with general contractors, designers, architects, suppliers, vendors, and others serving the Company or its projects
• Supports relationships with clients, tenants, and stakeholders under the guidance of the Project Manager

Activities

The activities listed here are not all-inclusive; rather, they indicate the types of activities normally performed by this position.

• Project Support
• Assist with projects from lease review, planning, and due diligence through test fitting, design, permitting, bidding, construction, FF&E procurement and installation, and move management
• Help prepare and track project budgets and schedules
• Assist with RFPs for construction services and compile bid comparisons for Project Manager review
• Track change orders, submittals, RFIs, and project invoices
• Schedule project meetings, take meeting minutes, and distribute action items
• Attend site visits and assist with punch lists and quality control
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including contracts, invoices, warranties, O&Ms, and as-builts
• Assist with project closeout and Tenant Improvement Allowance reconciliation
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and clients as directed
• Flag potential risks or issues to the Project Manager promptly
• Over time, manage smaller projects independently as experience grows

Expectations

• Embrace politeness and respect in all internal and external communications
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through
• Communicate effectively and keep all parties informed, including owners/clients, tenants, brokers, accounting, and property management
• Respond promptly to information requests, whether internal or external
• Collaborative team member who is eager to learn and grow

Salary

Salary: $60000 - $75000 per year