Associate Project Manager
NEWMARK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Works closely with and provides support to more experienced project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on his or her own. For the projects a PM manages, he or she will act as the main coordinator and project liaison to the client, architect, general contractor, building manager, furniture and move vendors, and security, throughout each project. This person maintains document control, manages databases and coordinates and tracks project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain clear understanding of project scope from client, including high level details, prior to kick-off meeting
• Guide client on realistic timeframe expected for each project
• Responsible for developing and implementing workflow and driving standard usage of BIM and Revit within and outside the firm
• Oversee the use of software firm-wide, including installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting all BIM installations as well as analyzing and solving BIM user issues
• Provide end-user training, support and leadership
• Support project start-up coordination, helping teams develop strategies for effective delivery of quality documents, and set-up each project, thereby ensuring that each one is set up correctly.
• Coordinate with IT manager the selection of software products, including but not limited to licensing compliance, incorporating new version releases, maintaining legacy software and customizing software for specific firm needs
• Responsible for standards development, implementation, and enforcement
• Automate routines to support standards and productivity
• Implement and document value engineering, with solutions to reduce spending or improve schedule, process, or final product, without an increase in cost
• Prepare status reports for management, client, project personnel and/or others and modify schedules or plans as required
• Link the project construction phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules
• Maintain a filing system that documents all project activities
• Upon project construction completion, coordinate project closeout by obtaining O&M Manuals and building as-builts, then issue them to planning / archive teams and to leasing team for landlord acceptance and release of TI allowances