Associate Project Manager - DC (Onsite)
Job ID
265756
Posted
20-Mar-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Project Management
Location(s)
Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. 

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the role
As an Associate Project Manager at CBRE you will have an opportunity to learn and grow alongside our dedicated Project Management team. In this role you will deliver solutions for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What you’ll do
• Support Project Management team to manage all facets of project management responsible for portfolio management and project execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Prepare standard project status reports for project delivery team or work group, client, and management. Reports typically include status updates, budget, schedule, and risk.
• May enter and update project information data (i.e. project status updates, schedule updates, cash flow forecasts) and project documentation into project management technology tools (software applications, web-based tools, job cost accounting tools).
• Process documentation for project commitments (i.e., Agreements, Contracts, Work Authorizations, Purchase Orders).
• May prepare and review invoices and pay applications for processing following compliance requirements as per established governance of clients.
• Assist with project administration deliverables (i.e. meeting minutes; budget tracking; schedule updates; move management; closeout).
• May manage smaller projects as assigned. May manage third-party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team) and be responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
• Other duties as assigned
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What you’ll need
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Associate's Degree (AA/AS) or equivalent required. Bachelor's preferred. Minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience and/or training.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings. Prior project management experience and/or experience within the AEC industries is preferred.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of business documents. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles in a pre-designed style and format. 
• Ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisors, and/or management.
• Ability to present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide efficient, timely, and courteous service to customers.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Working understanding in MS Project and Webex is helpful. 
• Ability to report to one of the client's offices in Linden, NJ or Princeton, NJ or New York, NY a minimum of 3 to 4 times per month depending on client requirements. 

Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Pay Disclaimer: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $85,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $105,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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