Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Real Estate at New York

Job Description

Cushman & Wakefield is the world’s largest privatelyheld commercial real estate services firm. Founded in 1917, it has 253 offices in 60 countries and nearly 15,000 employees. It offers a complete range of services for all property types, including leasing, sales and acquisitions, equity, debt and structured finance, corporate finance and investment banking, corporate services, property management, facilities management, project management, consulting and appraisal.

It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity and, as such, we employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior resources and technologies. The talent of our extraordinary people and the culture and business approach we foster, coupled with the exceptional, creative services we provide and the results we deliver worldwide for owners, occupiers, and investors are what distinguishes Cushman & Wakefield.

 

Assistant Project Manager – New York/ New Jersey area

Responsible for the management and coordination of “projects" including small tenant improvements assignments, capital improvements, and building or site repairs for properties; will provide project management support to Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Directors for designated projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project management staff responsible for specific sites or properties to identify requirements, estimate costs, prepare schedules, and coordinate completion of required work
• Prepare agendas, develop and maintains project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase.
• Participate in building evaluations (due diligence reviews) and assist with preparation of physical audit reports.
• Assist in the selection and contracting process of consultants and construction contractors as necessary for each project.
• Review requisitions, change orders, payment applications, and other invoices associated with the project.
• Attend project meetings and document meeting minutes, action items and client requirements.
• Perform related assignments as required in the daily operation of the group.
• Issues regular status reports to personnel and client regarding work in progress.
• Ensure thorough and timely project updates are made within project management technology solution.

Job Requirements

• 2-year degree required, Degree in Engineering, Construction or Architecture preferred..
• 2-3 years related experience in an engineering/construction project management environment.
• Ability to develop excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills required.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required.
• Software competency: Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

 

Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: Cushman and Wakefield.