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Ass't Project Manager - Greenpoint Manufacturing & Design Center -Brooklyn, NY

Assistant Project Manager
Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center
Brooklyn, NY

The Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center, a non-profit real estate developer, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join its project team. This full-time, entry-level position will assist the CEO and Senior Project Manager with real estate development project related work.

Project management responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting with financing and funding applications and reporting.
  • Assisting with architectural and engineering design development coordination.
  • Assisting with coordination of building code consultants and regulatory agencies such as Department of Buildings.
  • Assisting with payment coordination and project cost tracking.
  • Maintaining project files, payment and cost tracking files, and organizational documents.
  • Maintaining website, monitoring social media content, and posting regular updates for organization.
Backup will occasionally be required for the organization's front desk. Front desk duties will include:
  • Answering main phone line and routing calls.
  • Greeting visitors to the office.
  • Setting up tours of facilities for various interest groups.
Education and Experience
  • Workplace or educational experience in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Real Estate Development, Economic Development, or related field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of 4 years related work experience required.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a small team that shares most responsibilities on an as needed basis.
  • Must be self-starter with drive to take projects to completion.
  • Must have excellent organization and communication skills with the ability to manage several projects at once.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Office experience and computer literacy required including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center
1155 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, US 11222
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