Assistant Project Manager - Brailsford and Dunlavey

Brailsford and Dunlavey is seeking a highly skilled assistant project manager to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. Are you someone who prides themselves on being motivated and disciplined? Are you driven by intellectual curiosity and pursuing a more challenging and rewarding career path? Do you desire to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment with leadership committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion? If these qualities align with your values, B&D is the place for you!

Achieve a work-life balance with our hybrid work arrangement. The candidate in this role would be expected to work in our Chicago office 2 days per week.

Position Purpose

Reporting to a senior project manager, the primary focus of this position is to support projects led by B&D. Pre-development and implementation responsibilities include concept development / project planning activities, establishment of project budgets, AE and CM solicitation management, third-party professional party procurement, implementation of design process management, design reviews at design phase ends, GMP cost estimates, evaluation of project constructability and logistic plans, schedule and sequencing, and construction compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports project start-up, development, and management of multiple assignments within a higher education capital design, construction, and real estate portfolio.
• Serves as a client's trusted advisor. Develops project goals for schedule, budget, quality, and analyses to ensure quality client advice.
• Develops client deliverables, including written reports, presentations, budgets, schedules, and program, etc. that are tailored to meet client’s desired outcomes and scope requirements.
• Perform quality control activities to ensure that team deliverables are error-free and on time.
• Participates in B&D’s training opportunities and actively cultivates a knowledge base in a range of best practices and industry-specific methodologies (Higher Education/Design and Construction).
• Participates in business development activities to include article writing, conference attendance, and prospective client tracking or follow up.
• Performs other duties as assigned by project executives or principals.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Required minimum of three years full-time architecture, pre-construction, construction, owners representative experience in commercial, educational, or institutional projects.
• Experience working within higher education planning, design and construction departments preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability to travel on 1 - 2-day long trips up to 30% of total weekly engagement.
• In-depth understanding of the firm’s project types, project management concepts/methodologies, and general industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply technological solutions to planning or implementation assignments.
• Preferred, but not required, experience working with industry tools and references including estimating (RS Means or similar) and scheduling tools (MS Project or similar), CAD or BIM based programs, visual communication software (Bluebeam or similar), project tracking and document control software (Procore or similar).
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent oral, facilitation, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Strong understanding of programming, design, and construction principles
• Clear support for the firm’s mission, values and operating paradigm
• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.
• Proven adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and thrive within a team structure. Aptitude and desire for mentoring and training analysts.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, cultural, disability and ethical backgrounds and sensitivity to/knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented.

The base annual salary range for this role is currently $85,000-$95,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

Brailsford & Dunlavey is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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