Assistant Project Manager; Design and Construction

Assistant Project Manager (Design and Construction)

Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for our San Francisco office to focus primarily on Life Science projects. The role supports the PMA project team and collaborates with client and project teams throughout the process of strategic real‑estate planning, design, and construction of new buildings, tenant improvement buildouts, and facilities assignments.

• You have 1+ years of development and project management experience.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance or a related field.
• You assist with the development and completion of project‑specific tasks to meet or exceed client expectations and contractual obligations.
• You support the planning and analysis of conceptual design issues and pre‑construction activities.
• You coordinate and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents.
• You effectively review, understand, and enforce contractual requirements for design and construction professionals and assist project management staff in generating contracts and addenda.
• You understand the building permit process and support the design and construction professionals in securing the permit.
• You meet with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to review project status and resolve issues.
• You maintain and follow up on project open‑item lists.
• You direct or document project meetings.
• You review and analyze potential changes to the budget or schedule.
• You monitor construction budget and schedule, including updating and maintaining web‑based project controls.
• You actively observe and report on the construction process and construction‑related issues (field reports, job walks, etc.).
• You assemble and review materials for project drawing packages.
• You manage the project close‑out process to a successful completion.

• You are a motivated self‑starter with a positive attitude.
• You operate with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics, thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• You have polished verbal and written communication skills.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• You exercise enthusiasm and curiosity, committing to seeking creative solutions.
• You practice diligence and discipline to refine options into optimal results.
• You exude confidence and courage to cultivate yourself as a leader.
• You value fairness, understanding its role in transparency and consensus building.

• Part of a respected company with high‑caliber clients and projects.
• A workplace that values work/life balance and practices its values daily.
• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• Formal and informal training, leadership development, mentoring programs, and other opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Quality benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, education reimbursement, and more.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.

The salary range for this position is $70,000–$110,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, skills, relevant education, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity
: PMA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.