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Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex healthcare design and construction projects across the New York region. This hybrid role is for a driven, collaborative professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and contributing to projects that directly impact healthcare environments and patient care.

B&D leads planning, development, and management of real estate and capital projects across the full project lifecycle.

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare design and construction projects across multiple phases
• Assist with project-specific tasks to help meet client goals, schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations
• Support pre‑construction planning activities, conceptual design analysis, and project documentation efforts
• Coordinate and review architectural and engineering drawings, bid documents, and consultant deliverables
• Assist with contract administration activities and support the preparation of contracts, addenda, and project documentation
• Help manage permitting coordination and support project teams through regulatory approval processes
• Participate in meetings with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to review project progress and resolve issues
• Maintain project tracking logs, open item lists, schedules, and budget documentation
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, including maintaining web‑based project controls and reporting tools
• Observe construction progress and document field conditions, project updates, and safety‑related observations
• Support project closeout activities and transition planning efforts
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on problem‑solving, accountability, and client service excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 3+ years of project management or project coordination experience within healthcare design, construction, or related environments
• Understanding of design and construction processes, project controls, and consultant coordination
• Familiarity with construction documentation, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• High level of personal integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Professionalism, adaptability, positivity, and a strong client‑service mindset

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow beyond basic project coordination and become a trusted contributor within complex healthcare environments. You are proactive, positive, organized, and energized by working closely with clients and project teams to move projects forward. You communicate confidently, build strong working relationships, and bring a high level of accountability to your work. You are intellectually curious, eager to learn, and motivated by opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and professional growth within a collaborative advisory environment.

The target base annual salary range for this role is currently $70,000-$110,000.

• 100% company‑paid medical, prescription, and dental insurance premiums for employees and their children
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company‑paid contributions to 401(k) retirement accounts
• Flextime and telecommuting
• Parental leave
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Adoption assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships/certifications
• Learning & Development department dedicated to providing in‑house training
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate fitness center access at most locations
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Wellness Committee and wellness‑based programming

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.

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