Project Management Administrator

Turner & Townsend$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in project management or administration.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • AEC industry experience, particularly in construction project management, preferred.
  • Ability to read architectural drawings and understand leases and contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Management team with budget, schedule, procurement, and quality oversight.
  • Provide administrative support such as data entry, invoicing, and vendor management.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with project documentation standards.
  • Monitor project progress and report on status and variances.
  • Lead minor projects and oversee small project teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.
  • Flexibility in a supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Project Management Administrator provides advanced administrative support to the project management managing construction projects. Duties include documentation preparation, issuance for commitment, budgeting, financial reconciliations, and reporting.

This job is part of the Project Management function responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

This role is full time on site in NYC.

What you'll do
  • Support Project Management team to manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual commercial real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
  • Administrative support including data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, purchase orders, invoicing, vendor management, and reporting.
  • Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
  • Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
  • May lead smaller projects as assigned. May lead third-party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team) and be responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
  • Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and address routine problems.
  • Have a broad understanding and knowledge of your field and some knowledge of several job subject areas within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. May convince others to reach an agreement. Explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.
  • Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
  • Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Instead of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Previous AEC experience preferred and should include construction project management, owner's rep, or project management experience for commercial projects.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices is helpful.
  • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems. and the ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality.
  • Ability to report to the client's offices or sites a minimum of three days per week. (office locations in Midtown Manhattan).

Disclaimer:
  • Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.


Additional Information

The base salary range for this role is $75K-$90K USD. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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