Assistant Project Manager

Are you early in your construction or architecture career and looking for an opportunity to work on the owner’s side of meaningful, complex projects? This opportunity may be for you.

This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with regular on-site presence at the client project. Candidates must live in the New Orleans area or be willing to relocate before beginning the role.

The Opportunity

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities, where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

B&D is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in New Orleans to support our growing presence in Louisiana and an immediate opportunity with a major research university client. You will work on-site as part of the team supporting the redevelopment of a historic, large-scale mixed-use building, coordinating the people, information, schedules, and project activities that keep a complex development moving forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with experience in construction, architecture, real estate development, or a related field who wants to transition to the owner’s side of project delivery. You do not need extensive project management experience to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone who understands how design and construction projects come together, is highly organized, communicates well across different personalities and disciplines, and is eager to take on greater responsibility.

You will also be joining B&D at an exciting time as we build our presence in New Orleans. While you will be connected to our broader regional team, success in this role will require someone who is comfortable taking initiative, building relationships, and working proactively in a growing local environment.

What You’ll Do

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across the client, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and B&D team members.
• Support project planning and implementation, helping the team maintain alignment around schedule, budget, quality, and client priorities.
• Track project schedules, budgets, financial information, action items, decisions, and other key project documentation.
• Prepare for and participate in project meetings, documenting decisions and following up with team members to keep work moving forward.
• Review schedules, budgets, contracts, consultant deliverables, and other project information for completeness and alignment with project objectives.
• Maintain organized project records and help ensure information is communicated to the right people at the right time.
• Participate in site observations and construction coordination activities to understand project progress and help identify issues requiring follow-up.
• Develop clear client-facing reports, presentations, schedules, and other project materials.
• Support procurement, consultant coordination, permitting, approvals, and other activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential schedule, coordination, or project issues and work with senior team members to determine appropriate next steps.

Team & Firm

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues with different backgrounds and working styles.
• Collaborate with B&D colleagues across New Orleans, Austin, and the broader firm while helping establish B&D’s growing presence in the New Orleans market.
• Participate in B&D training and professional development and continue building expertise in project and program management.
• Contribute to broader firm initiatives, business development, and client engagement opportunities as your experience grows.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate development, urban planning, or a related field.

• Approximately 2 years of relevant professional experience in construction, architecture, development, engineering, project coordination, or a related environment.
• Experience reviewing or maintaining construction schedules, budgets, project documentation, or financial tracking.
• Foundational understanding of the design and construction process and how project schedules, budgets, consultants, contractors, and client decisions come together.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, details, deadlines, and follow-up items.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with people across different disciplines, organizations, and working styles.
• Initiative and comfort working independently while remaining closely connected to a broader project team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Residence in the New Orleans area or willingness to relocate prior to the start date.

Preferred

• Experience working for a general contractor, architecture or engineering firm, real estate developer, owner, or owner’s representative.
• Experience supporting institutional, higher education, healthcare, research, mixed-use, or other complex development projects.
• Exposure to projects involving existing buildings, renovation, or adaptive reuse.

Apply Today!

To get started, our application process includes a resume, an optional (but recommended) cover letter, and a short set of essential questions. We look forward to getting to know you!

This role's target base annual salary range is currently $75,000-$90,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify.