Assistant Project Manager- Hospitality and Office; Design and Construction

Assistant Project Manager – Hospitality and Office (Design and Construction)

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

As an Assistant Project Manager at Brailsford & Dunlavey within our Hospitality and Office team, you will support project teams throughout planning, design, and construction phases by assisting with coordination, documentation, financial tracking, stakeholder communication, and field support to help ensure successful project delivery.

• Support project managers in coordinating hospitality and office development and renovation projects.
• Assist with project planning, design coordination, and pre‑construction activities.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and reporting tools to support overall project controls.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Support procurement activities, including coordination of design and construction contracts and consultant agreements.
• Participate in project meetings, preparing agendas, notes, and tracking action items.
• Maintain project logs, issue lists, and action item tracking to ensure follow‑through and accountability.
• Support review and documentation of potential change orders and budget/schedule impacts.
• Assist with permitting coordination and documentation tracking with design and construction teams.
• Conduct site visits and support field reporting, including observations of construction progress and coordination issues.
• Facilitate communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, documentation, and final turnover requirements.

• 2+ years of experience in project management, construction, real estate development or related fields (hospitality and office experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Strong interest in real estate development, construction, and project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team‑based, client‑facing environments.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, documents, or project management tools is a plus.

• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn fundamentals of project management.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Clear and professional communicator with team members and clients.
• Organized and dependable in managing tasks, deadlines, and follow‑ups.
• Collaborative, positive attitude towards project teams.
• Curious about how hospitality and office projects are designed and built.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism in work.
• Excited to grow a career in real estate project management and owner’s representation.

Robust benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.

Base annual salary range: $70,000 – $110,000. Pay scales determined by role, level, location and market data.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify.