Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Hirewell

Join Hirewell as an Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of capital projects, tenant improvements, and property upgrades across a national portfolio. This growth role provides critical support to project and asset management teams, ensuring budgets, schedules, and reporting are accurate and reliable. It is designed with a clear path into higher project management positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and track multiple projects across the portfolio remotely, from small repairs ($200K+) to large‑scale capital improvements ($20M).
• Participate in OAC meetings, track project status, and provide timely updates on schedule, budget, and overall progress.
• Review invoices, pay applications, submittals, and change orders for accuracy.
• Support tenant improvement (TI) projects, including both landlord‑performed and tenant‑managed work, and review TI reimbursement packages for compliance.
• Assist in design and documentation review, ensuring alignment with client standards.
• Maintain organized project documentation, meeting minutes, and financial records.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, contractors, and clients, adapting to varying standards and requirements.
• Learn and apply knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, etc.) to evaluate projects and repairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, project management, or project engineering.
• Commercial construction experience (3+ years) – especially in tenant improvement (TI), capital upgrades, or renovation projects.
• Background as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Coordinator within a general contractor or owner’s rep environment.
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and construction documentation.
• Familiarity with building systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and common construction/project software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to work closely with both domestic and international clients.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented, and adaptable to evolving priorities.
• Experience being onsite with hands‑on experience.
• Competitive salary + generous bonus structure.
• Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with full match after 6 months.
• Professional growth path into Project Manager role with increased travel and project ownership.
• Office located in Downtown Seattle, with modern amenities including a full gym, pickleball court, and lounge.
• Office‑based four days per week, with travel to project sites as needed over time.
• Professional but casual, family‑style culture: entrepreneurial, collaborative, and detail‑driven.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management

Location: Seattle, WA (Downtown Seattle office)

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with full match after 6 months.

Travel: Office‑based four days per week; site visits as required.