Architectural Assistant Project Manager

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• 401(k)
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• COMPETITIVE SALARY
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• LIFE INSURANCE
• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSES
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Job Title: Architectural Assistant Project Manager

Location: Long Island City, Queens

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Job Description: Bradford Construction, a BRAVO Group company, currently has an opportunity for an Architectural Assistant Project Manager to support one of our NYC public agency clients. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in a project management and operations capacity within the Architecture & Engineering industry, or for an Architectural Designer/Job Captain with exposure to project management who is looking to transition from a design-focused role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Studio Director with day-to-day operational oversight.
• Tracks program status, consultant workloads, performance, compliance, and participation across Architecture & Engineering initiatives.
• Assists with consultant task assignments, workload planning, goals, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates activities and communications across internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Reviews and tracks contract modifications, supplemental agreements, and payment requests in RCMS.
• Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, executive summaries, weekly reports, metrics, directives, and other leadership communications.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for meetings and studio operations.
• Identifies operational risks and challenges, recommending process improvements and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in developing and maintaining standardized workflows, templates, documentation, and reporting systems.

Minimum Requirements: 

• At least five (5) years within Architectural Design and/or operational support in Architecture & Engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with Project Management.
• Experience with consultant relations, vendor coordination, and public-sector workflows.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with New York City education-sector projects and procedures is a plus.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. #LI-Onsite

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.