Growth-Oriented Assistant Project Manager

Design Collaborative; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Collaborative in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager eager to grow within a collaborative, people-first team. You will support project managers and multidisciplinary teams, helping balance scope, schedule, budget, and quality while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold an Architecture degree (NAAB) or MEPE engineering degree, with 3+ years in commercial design, and are pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (NAAB accredited) or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (MEP)
• 5+ years in building design industry may substitute for degree
• RA licensure or PE licensure preferred
• 3+ years in commercial architectural or MEP firm
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project scope, schedule, and budget expectations
• Coordinate internal team members and external consultants
• Track project progress and communicate updates
• Support production of construction documents and project specifications
• Apply knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and design principles
• Participate in QA/QC to maintain standards
• Assist in review of shop drawings and submittals
• Support project financial tracking including budgets and invoicing
• Contribute to cost estimating efforts and understand cost drivers
• Assist with construction administration activities (RFIs, submittals, ASIs)
• Support permitting coordination with regulatory agencies
• Build strong relationships with team and clients
• Maintain responsiveness to team and client needs
• Develop project management skills and take on more responsibility

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Architecture degree (NAAB)

MEP engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Documentation tools

Job description

Design Collaborative in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager eager to grow within a collaborative, people-first team. You will support project managers and multidisciplinary teams, helping balance scope, schedule, budget, and quality while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold an Architecture degree (NAAB) or MEPE engineering degree, with 3+ years in commercial design, and are pursuing licensure.