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Assistant Project Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Mid level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Mid level
Manage implementation of smaller construction projects including contractor sourcing, bid analysis, project initiation, kickoff and closeout meetings, stakeholder liaison, and administrative tasks such as purchase/change orders, invoice processing, and project status updates to meet budget and schedule targets.
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Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark. 


Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation of smaller construction projects.  Manages construction contractors and project team communications to achieve the clients’ project goals within established financial targets and time schedules.

Responsibilities
  • Process minor project work, defined as work not requiring extensive design or coordination functions.
  • Execute contractor sourcing activities including issuing requests for proposal, performing bid analyses, and preparing award recommendations.
  • Prepare effective project initiation and approval documents; manage routing and stakeholder approval processes.
  • Organize and lead project kickoff and closeout meetings with the client and contractors. Act as the primary liaison to other stakeholders regarding the project including building operations, security, and IT.  
  • Perform timely and accurate project management administrative activities including issuing meeting minutes, purchase and change orders, verifying work, processing invoices, and updating project status.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, project management or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in project management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong budgetary, fiscal and expense management skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of code and regulatory compliance related to the work being performed.
  • PC skills and solid experience with MS Office products. Ability to work with AutoCAD is preferred.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Newmark Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

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