Assistant Project Manager Construction Management

Job description

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better.

A better space to work, create, build, grow.

A better outcome for their people and organization.

A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider's edge.

Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business.

Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees.

We are built to champion our clients' aspirations through real estate.

When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.

We believe in being the change.

We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients - and for each other.

Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized.

Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Summary The Assistant Project Manager will work alongside the Lead PM to assist with the coordination of mission critical data center project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of projects.

This individual will need to be organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams at once.

They need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and ensure projects are executed in alignment with goals and deliverables defined by the client.

The APM has strong project management skills, is a forward and creative thinker, has a sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize, and is an efficient and effective member of the Project Management team.

Key Responsibilities: * Provides supporting role on large project delivery teams (external contractors, architects, client internal teams and vendors) from project initiation through planning, design, construction and financial close out.

Providing guidance and direction to achieve project goals.

May perform lead project management role on small and/or limited complexity client initiatives.

* Maintain and/or assist with development and management of schedule, budget and risk.

* Assist in the development of written status reports.

* Maintain meeting minutes and coordinate aspects of project administration to ensure project stakeholders and project team members are informed.

* Responsible for assisting and/or managing the resolution of project issues and risks to include evaluation of quality, costs, and development of action plans to address any deficiencies throughout the project, aligned to project scope and complexity.

* Assess and/or assist with assessing change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk with management support.

* Demonstrate capability to read and understand project documents including but not limited to lease work letters, contracts, construction drawings, and vendor proposals.

* Conduct onsite field audits before, during and after completion of project.

Present as representative of project team for on-site meetings, as required.

* Actively support the internal team that focuses on business development.

* Represents the company through outstanding project delivery, client service, process improvements and support.

Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) preferred though not required.

* Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in real estate project management, corporate/commercial design and construction, facilities management, or real estate project coordination.

* Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills; Role requires daily communication with client and team members * Requires organization, time management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills through all projects.

* Must be able to review construction documents for accuracy.

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.

This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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