Architectural Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

WC Smith has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Development team! This position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of multifamily development projects from preconstruction through completion. The Assistant Project Manager partners with Project Managers to coordinate budgets, contracts, schedules, and project activities while collaborating with contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, property management, and internal teams to help deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and financially minded, with strong organizational and communication skills.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of development projects from predevelopment through project completion.
• Serve as a liaison between general contractors, architects, consultants, property management, governmental agencies, and internal business partners.
• Assist with project budgeting, pro formas, invoices, draws, financial reporting, and cost tracking.
• Monitor project schedules, timelines, and milestones to support timely project delivery.
• Review construction documents, plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders.
• Coordinate permitting, utilities, entitlement activities, and other project approvals with local jurisdictions.
• Generate RFPs, solicit vendor proposals, and assist with contract administration.
• Participate in construction meetings and conduct site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Support value engineering initiatives and assist with project scope reconciliation.
• Coordinate project turnover with Property Management and assist with lease-up readiness.
• Attend community and stakeholder meetings as needed to support project objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for a commercial developer, owner, or general contractor.
• At least 1 year of project management experience supporting commercial, retail, multifamily, or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, budgeting, contracts, project scheduling, and development processes.
• Experience reviewing project budgets, change orders, invoices, financial reports, and pro formas.
• Knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, entitlement, and local building regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical and financial skills; experience with financial modeling is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across internal teams, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software is preferred.
• Multifamily development experience is preferred.

Benefits for Full Time Employees (Average of 30 or More Hours Per Week):

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Advocate support services
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal insurance options
• Free on-site parking

ABOUT WC SMITH

WC Smith is a leading multidisciplinary real estate company firmly grounded in the District of Columbia.  We have provided integrated real estate services to the DC metropolitan area for over 50 years, developing and managing a portfolio in excess of 10,000 units of residential real estate.   Founded in 1968, WC Smith has built a reputation as one of the most capable and respected property management and development organizations in the area. What sets WC Smith apart from other firms is our holistic approach to community building. We believe it takes more than attractive housing and office buildings to sustain neighborhoods, and over the past 50 years, we have developed a successful model for creating and maintaining healthy communities.  Our projects uniquely combine the city’s long-term vision for growth with our residents’ vision for how a community best serves their needs and desires.  We are committed to the viability and sustainability of the neighborhoods we create and to the well-being of the people who live there and inhabit them. We are looking for self-starters and go-getters who demonstrate the resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and relationship-building skills essential to offering the best level of service and communication to clients and team members.  Our employees enjoy a friendly work environment in the rapidly developing Capitol Riverfront area, a focus on personal and professional wellness, and opportunities for professional growth. WC Smith is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. If you need assistance or accommodation, you may reach us at careers @wcsmith.com 

WC Smith does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless WC Smith has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Talent Acquisition team, and such a candidate was submitted to the WC Smith Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to WC Smith in violation of this policy may be used by WC Smith without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter. Any recruiting agencies or third parties interested in a future partnership, please contact careers @wcsmith.com. Failure to comply could impact future potential partnership.