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Associate Project Manager - Construction Technical Writer

CBRE

New York, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
80k-105k
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager - Technical Writer to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accessibility of vital documentation for hyperscale data center clients. As an Associate Project Manager at CBRE, you will have an opportunity to learn and grow alongside our dedicated Project Management team. You will provide advanced administrative support to operations, administration, and management for commercial real estate projects. This will include documentation preparation, issue for commitment, and reporting. You may also be responsible for leading smaller projects with oversight from a more expert Project Manager or leader.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support technical writing requests for new documents, existing document edits, and maintenance review cycles within the defined service level agreement between the document control team and the document management teams.
  • Handle the document review process with authors and subject matter experts (SMEs).
  • Edit and revise documents to improve grammar, style, and punctuation.
  • Rewrite documents to improve logic flow, consistency, conciseness, and clarity, tailoring content to the intended audience.
  • Edit and revise process diagrams to improve style and standard using drafts provided by the SME team.
  • Finalize documents by incorporating review comments, performing final edits, and ensuring formal compliance.
  • Support the implementation of process improvements and contribute to the creation and updates of new program documentation as required.
  • Identify and analyze process or program needs, leading workshops with SMEs and managers to resolve business needs, map current/future state process flows, identify touchpoints/handoffs, streamline processes for efficiency, and architect program documentation and scope.
  • Run project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Initiate documentation projects to solve identified problems.
  • Collaborate extensively with diverse program stakeholders and partners, understanding and addressing audience needs effectively.
  • Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of the AODocs document management tool, providing basic training and troubleshooting assistance to stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of experience and education.
  • Proven experience in technical writing, including planning, researching, drafting, and editing technical documentation.
  • Ability to understand/learn complex technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and accessible content for various audiences.
  • Strong copy-editing skills with attention to grammar, punctuation, style, logical flow, consistency, conciseness, and clarity.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite products, including Word, Excel, Outlook; working understanding of MS Project is helpful.
  • Previous AEC experience preferred, including construction project management, owner's rep, or project management for commercial projects, with ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices is preferred.
  • Understanding of procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems, with the ability to analyze solutions using technical experience.
  • Experience in a data center or similar technical infrastructure environment is helpful.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to Have

  • Previous AEC experience including construction project management, owner's rep, or project management for commercial projects.
  • Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Experience in a data center or similar technical infrastructure environment.
  • Working understanding of MS Project.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of experience and education.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range from $80,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.
  • Discretionary bonus based on company’s applicable benefit program.
  • Benefits include 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Working at CBRE

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. CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary80k-105k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceMid Level

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About CBRE

Website

cbre.com

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

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