Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of construction management, multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States.

Position summary: The Facilities/CM department is searching for a Project Assistant (CM-PA) to perform duties in Manhattan, NY.

The annual salary range for this position is $40,000.00 - $60,000.00.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• The CM-PA perform all duties and responsibilities independently and with limited to no supervision.
• The CM-PA possess experience sorting, filing, and tracking construction/project related documentation.
• The CM-PA possess experience organizing and attending design/production meetings and distributing meeting minutes to all project stakeholders.
• The CM-PA drafting and distribute project updates and facilitating team communication.
• The CM-PA shall possess experience and the ability to liaise with project stakeholders about project requirements, timelines, and administrative reporting.
• The CM-PA shall provide administrative support as needed.
• The CM-PA shall have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ability to recognize terminology associated with administration of construction activity and support CM staff with required documentation and submission of project related data.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of major construction activity and the typical documentation and reporting requirements.

• The Project Assistant shall have the equivalent of a GED or shall possess a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Relevant Project Experience -The Project Assistant shall possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as an administration capacity on a construction project.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with governmental agencies at the city, county and state levels
• Knowledgeable in construction testing and inspection requirement
• Experience working in hospitals or medical facilities

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment. Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Building Relationships and Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Dependability
• Job Proficiency
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.