Assistant Project Manager, Life Sciences PDS

Cushman & Wakefield - Durham, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Durham, NC

Real Estate

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support the Project & Development Services (PDS) division, focusing on project management and platform development in the Life Sciences and Industrial sectors. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn, providing operational and administrative support across multiple projects while developing essential project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and project management support across multiple projects in the Life Sciences, Data Centers, and Industrial sectors.
• Assist in the development and organization of platform processes, helping to establish standardized practices and efficient operations.
• Participate in various phases of projects including planning, design, construction, and post-construction activities, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and platform development initiatives.
• Prepare, track, and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules to support senior team members.
• Help maintain key project documentation such as contracts, purchase orders, and project tracking reports.
• Provide support in client interactions, helping to ensure clear communication and client satisfaction.
• Develop a broad understanding of project management tools and techniques, with opportunities for hands-on experience in real-life project delivery.
• Contribute to organizing team meetings, preparing minutes, tracking actions, and following up on deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a related role.
• Developing project management skills with understanding of project management business.
• Excellent client relations, client management and consultation skills.
• Highly organized with strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, track, and manage project scopes, costs, and schedules.
• Familiarity with architectural/engineer drawings, space planning concepts, furniture systems and ancillary products, and technical systems.
• Strong software competency: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat.