Junior Operations Associate

Role: Junior Operations Associate at Urban Umbrella

Location: New York City

Department: Operations

Job Type: Full-time (Entry-Level)

About Urban Umbrella - https://www.urbanumbrella.com/

Founded in 2009, Urban Umbrella® emerged as a winner of the urbanSHED international design competition, led by the New York City Department of Buildings. They are the only company to challenge the norms of scaffolding in 50 years. Today, Urban Umbrella is an urban design and media company best known for its premium white sidewalk scaffolding that has reimagined the streets of NYC and other metropolises. Our scaffolding has benefited commercial real estate owners, tenants, and their customers by reducing construction disruption, promoting pedestrian safety, and increasing commercial visibility. With nearly a decade of experience, our designs and the Urban Umbrella brand itself have reached far beyond construction and into premium events, outdoor media and a wide range of custom signage designs.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Junior Operations Associate to join our growing Operations team. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting project management, logistics, finance, and data analysis across Urban Umbrella’s active construction portfolio.

You’ll work closely with Operations leadership to keep projects on track, analyze key performance metrics, and streamline collaboration across design, sales, and operations teams. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for a college graduate who’s eager to gain exposure to real-world project execution, operations strategy, and data-driven decision-making in the built environment.

Start Date

June 1, 2026



Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in coordinating schedules, deliverables, and communication across multiple projects.
• Assist with operational logistics - vendor coordination, financial reporting, and field team scheduling.
• Maintain organized project records, including cost tracking, contractor data, and material documentation.
• Analyze project and contractor spend data to identify trends, performance insights, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and update internal dashboards and reports for leadership visibility.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, design, and engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution and information flow.
• Contribute to process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing system or workflow enhancements.
• Support general administrative needs for the Operations department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets required.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Interest in project management, construction operations, or urban design.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish preferred)

Why Join Urban Umbrella

• Gain hands-on experience with complex construction projects across NYC.
• Learn directly from experienced PMs and designers.
• Contribute to real decisions through project data analysis and operational reporting.
• Build a foundation for career growth in project management or operations leadership.
• Work with a company that’s transforming how cities build and look.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary based on experience ($65k-90k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement