Career-Building, Junior-Level, Assistant Project Manager Opening!

Looking for a role where curiosity, motivation, and a growth mindset set you up for success? If so, you might be exactly who our team is looking for.

The Opportunity

Since 1993, Brailsford & Dunlavey has empowered hundreds of colleges and universities, PK–12 schools, municipalities, and professional sports organizations to achieve their bold visions through the built environment. B&D's Venues Practice Group is a national leader in sports, entertainment, and event facility development.

We’re seeking a junior-level Assistant Project Manager to provide support for high-profile sports venue implementation projects in the DMV area. This role is ideal for intellectually curious individuals with strong communication and organizational skills who are eager to launch their careers. We are seeking someone confident enough to take ownership, humble enough to ask insightful questions, and driven enough to grow into a trusted advisor for complex, multi-stakeholder endeavors.

This position is located in the Washington, DC area and may require 3–5 days per week on-site, depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

You’ll jump in quickly to support active venue projects by:

• Coordinating design, cost, schedule, and project documentation with internal and external partners.

• Managing meeting logistics, documenting decisions, and ensuring timely follow-up across teams.

• Tracking budgets, VE logs, schedules, and milestones using platforms like Box, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.

• Providing clear and reliable communication to keep fast-moving projects aligned.

How You’ll Grow

As you gain traction, responsibilities will expand to include:

• Taking ownership of distinct workstreams such as procurement support, milestone tracking, or document control.

• Supporting additional sports or civic facility projects with increasing independence.

• Developing client-facing deliverables—budgets, reports, schedules, presentations—tailored to project goals.

• Coordinating day-to-day efforts of internal staff, consultants, architects, builders, and other partners.

What Success Looks Like in the First Six Months

• Independently coordinate and track progress across at least two venue projects.

• Demonstrate fluency with project financial, tracking, and schedule systems.

• Proactively identify coordination issues and help drive solutions.

• Build strong trust through reliable follow-through and clear communication.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in project management, construction administration, construction management, or architecture.

• Candidates looking to grow into owner’s representation with a passion for sports, entertainment, and event facility development.

• Technical proficiency with construction documents, design coordination, schedules, and cost models.

• Ability to anticipate needs, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and manage evolving priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment, exemplifying grit and grace under pressure.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction and ethical business practices.

• Reliable transportation to the DC office and surrounding project sites.

• Full authorization to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. B&D is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future.

What Makes B&D Different

Impactful Mission- Help deliver sports and civic spaces that shape communities and institutions.

Growth Culture- We grow leaders through mentorship and structured learning. Our dedicated Learning & Development department helped earn B&D the 2024 Champion of Learning award—from the Association for Talent Development—for the fourth year in a row.

Top-Tier Benefits- Company-paid health, dental, and prescription coverage for employees and children, cell phone reimbursement, generous PTO, 401(k) contributions, and more.

Unique Culture- Entrepreneurship, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and an unrelenting drive for excellence shape how we work.

How to apply:

• Our quick application process requires a resume, a cover letter (optional), and informational and values-based questions. We’re excited to learn more about you, beyond just your resume!

The target base annual salary range for this role is currently $75,000-90,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey 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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