Assistant Project Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA - Talent Community

Assistant Project Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA - Recruiting Talent Community

Job

Posted 27-Oct-2025

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s) Cedar Rapids - Iowa - United States of America, Des Moines - Iowa - United States of America

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. We value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence.

• The Assistant Project Manager is accountable for effective project management and delivery of their projects. The APM will work with the extended site team and the PM to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones for delivery of the program ensuring all financial targets and schedule targets are met in alignment to the customers goals. The APM will assist the PM to identify and acquire all resources required revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• During the pre-construction phase, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the cost estimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and the value engineering processes.

• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.

• Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.

• Coordinates with the superintendent.

• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.

• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner.

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.

• Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site.

• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.

• Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces of the project.

• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.

• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

• Develop and implement quality control programs

• Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.

• Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.

• Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process.

• Developing and maintaining the project schedule

• Develop and maintain the project financial plan

• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).

• Completes all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.

• Train and develop project team

• Invoicing client

• Equipment and material purchasing

• The Assistant Project Manager helps to review job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the client and management.

• The APM will additionally manage all associated aspects, directed by the PM of the program including the Safety & Environment program, the quality assurance program and material logistics.

• The Assistant Project Manager will manage all human resource issues (and elevate as needed) per company policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility…