Position Summary
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a pivotal role within the Development team, taking high-quality real estate projects from concept through completion. This role works closely with internal development leadership, external consultants, and the Hubbell Construction Services team to coordinate schedules, budgets, contracts, and project documentation. The APM ensures that development and construction activities are well-aligned and that projects are executed on time, within budget, and in line with company standards. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional, regional travel and evening hours to attend public meetings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in managing all phases of real estate development projects, including planning, design, entitlements, construction, and closeout.
- Collaborate daily with design partners and the Hubbell Construction Services team to track project progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment between project stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including contracts, meeting minutes, schedules, and status reports.
- Support project budgeting and cost control by processing invoices, monitoring expenses, and assisting with budget updates.
- Assist with due diligence, feasibility analysis, and coordination of consultants during pre-development.
- Help facilitate communication between architects, engineers, contractors, city officials, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor project timelines and proactively identify risks or delays.
- Support project managers in preparing presentations, reports, and updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are executed in compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory approvals.
- Attend and represent Hubbell at public meetings, including Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council meetings, which may occur outside of standard business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or a related industry preferred.
- Willingness to occasionally attend evening or after-hours public meetings as part of project responsibilities.
- Ability to travel occasionally to Des Moines, Lincoln, and the broader regional area as project needs require.
Success Factors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature and essential functions of the position without including peripheral and incidental duties. Contents of this job description are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work as requested by the manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.