Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

NAGEL Architects + Engineers has an opportunity for a Assistant Project Manager to join our team!

NAGEL is a growing Architecture and Engineering firm looking for a confident, experienced design professional with a passion for excellence in the design industry. We need your help to become the leading architecture and engineering firm focused on sustainable community-focused building design.

Job Summary:       

The Assistant Project Manager coordinates and manages the project team to ensure the project budget, schedule, and design intent is realized throughout all project phases. Candidates must be highly organized and have excellent written, and verbal communication skills.

Essential Job Functions and Leadership Responsibilities:

1. Assist Project Managers in the management and coordination of project activities and communications


2. Create scope of work, fee schedules, and timetables for proposals and contracts


3. Provide regular internal, consultant, and client communications including meeting minutes


4. Develop proposal requests for external design consultants and make hiring recommendations


5. Monitor progress throughout entire design and construction process


6. Assist with marketing and sales efforts


7. Support the coordination and management of projects


8. Research information as required


9. Perform project administrative tasks such as preparing invoices, estimates, scheduling meetings, etc.


10. Track and report on project progress.


11. Project scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in project entitlement, relationship development with municipal officials, and presentation to local planning commissions and boards


• Strong communication and management skills


• Understanding of design and construction process and knowledge of building codes

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment


• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Project)

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field or relevant work experience

• Possess or have the ability to acquire an architect’s license

• Knowledge of design programs such as Autocad, Revit, Bluebeam, Sketchup, and Photoshop


• Experience in healthcare, multi-family residential, and retail design

NAGEL values a healthy work/life balance and promotes a friendly, laid-back office environment.  Compensation includes a complete benefits package including, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plan matching.

Nagel Architects + Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.