Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
Working alongside the Project and Senior Project Managers, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the project management team in planning, executing and closing projects with specified deadlines and budgets. The Assistant Project Manager will help track project progress, prepare reports and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Location
Wakeland’s downtown San Diego corporate office - 1230 Columbia St Ste 950 San Diego, CA 92101
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, Employee Assistance Program.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] for consideration.
Working alongside the Project and Senior Project Managers, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the project management team in planning, executing and closing projects with specified deadlines and budgets. The Assistant Project Manager will help track project progress, prepare reports and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist senior staff to assemble and manage development teams including architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys, lenders/investors, and other professionals.
- Assist senior staff in researching, preparing, and monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Assist senior staff in researching, developing, applying for, closing, and administering funding sources to support development including (but not limited to): Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax exempt bonds, State and Local loans, conventional loans, and grants
- Assist senior staff in managing the design process in order to meet organizational objectives, budget, and schedule
- Assist senior staff to secure all required governmental and utility approvals including entitlements and building permits
- Assist senior staff in managing the construction process to ensure completion of high-quality developments on time and within budget
- Assist senior staff with external stakeholder involvement, including attending/coordinating community meetings, planning sessions, public hearings, and other events as required.
- Assist in transition of properties into operations, including project close-out documentation and transfer of necessary information to departments that will be responsible for property operations
- Assist senior staff to identify and evaluate potential new development opportunities. Assist in acquisition of new properties and development opportunities
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, including strength in both verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically.
- Careful attention to detail. Thoughtful, methodical, and well-organized approach to work.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement. Proactive about seeking assistance and guidance from senior staff when encountering unfamiliar tasks and situations.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and work successfully to tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and build positive relationships.
- Strong conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and work under pressure.
- Interest in and aptitude for finance.
- Interest in and aptitude for design and construction.
- Commitment to community development and social justice.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
Location
Wakeland’s downtown San Diego corporate office - 1230 Columbia St Ste 950 San Diego, CA 92101
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, Employee Assistance Program.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] for consideration.