Junior Project Manager/Administrator

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR

Location: New York, NY (In-Office)

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 + Bonus

About the Opportunity

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a client to fill this position. Our client is a boutique real estate investment, development, and management firm based in New York City, specializing in multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use properties. For over two decades, our client's team has focused on repositioning and redeveloping underperforming assets, bringing deep market knowledge, disciplined underwriting, and hands-on execution to every project.

It's a small, close-knit team where employees get broad exposure across acquisitions, construction, and asset management.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager/Admin to support their development and management teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their real estate career to gain hands-on exposure to construction, project coordination, and office administration in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation

$65,000–$75,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus discretionary bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day coordination of construction and renovation projects, including scheduling, tracking milestones, and following up on outstanding items
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining project documentation (contracts, permits, RFIs, change orders, invoices)
• Coordinate communication between contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and internal team members
• Track project budgets and timelines, flagging discrepancies or delays to management
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for active and completed projects
• Assist with scheduling meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Handle general administrative tasks including answering phones, managing correspondence, ordering office supplies, and maintaining office systems
• Support the team with data entry and record-keeping in project management and accounting software
• Assist with tenant, vendor, or contractor inquiries as needed
• Take meeting notes and help ensure action items are tracked and completed
• Perform other ad hoc administrative and project support duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• 0–2 years of experience in real estate, construction, project coordination, or office administration (internships count)
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with project management or accounting software a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, "no task too small" attitude and eagerness to learn
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team

What Our Client Offers

• Hands-on experience across real estate development and property management
• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Growth potential within a small, established firm
• Competitive salary and benefits

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.