Assistant Project Manager Design

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager on CRB’s Design team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving capital projects from conception through closeout, collaborating across both CRB and client teams. This is a unique opportunity for someone with 3–5 years of experience who is eager to grow into a leadership role, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact on life sciences and advanced technology projects.

• Holistic Project Ownership: You’ll support and eventually lead capital projects through every phase — design, construction, validation, and closeout—acting as a central point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with diverse teams, including up to 50 CRB colleagues and 100+ client partners, coordinating efforts and ensuring seamless project delivery.
• Servant Leadership: Success in this role requires a self-starter who proactively removes barriers, motivates others, and builds trust across teams — even when you don’t have formal authority.
• Relationship Building: You’ll be the “go‑to” ally for project managers and clients, fostering strong connections and facilitating communication to achieve shared goals.

• Support client & CRB Project Managers in the execution and delivery of complex, multi‑phase design projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across disciplines and organizations.
• Monitor and report on internal project financial performance, including forecasting and cost tracking.
• Lead smaller‑scale projects or manage defined portions of larger, cross‑functional projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and external partners (including clients) to ensure project milestones are met.
• Serve as a central communication hub, maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members.
• Contribute to project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and deliverables.
• Identify and creatively mitigate project risks and issues, often working with teams you don’t directly manage.
• Support team development and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Embrace a “servant leader” mindset—actively removing obstacles and enabling others to succeed.

• A motivated, humble, and persistent self‑starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Someone eager to learn, build a career, and grow under experienced project leaders.
• A proactive communicator who takes ownership, drives progress, and isn’t afraid to ask tough questions or lead without being asked.
• Technical aptitude is important, but the ability to build relationships and lead teams is essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a design firm, field construction office, or manufacturing environment. Previous roles related to process / project engineering, operations, maintenance, automation, and technical sales are an added benefit.

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate and motivate others, even without direct authority.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams and managing relationships with external partners.
• Creative problem‑solving and scheduling abilities.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Deltek, Bluebeam).
• Interest in life sciences, advanced technology, or mission‑critical sectors.
• Background in operations, maintenance,
  **** automation,
  or technical sales , automation is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in capital project components below:
  • Design Drawings:
    Air Plans, Electrical Plans, Architectural Layouts, P&IDs
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), also known as installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ).
  • Change Control / Verification Activities – Functional Specifications, Drawing Walkdowns, Redlines

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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