CPT Assistant Property Manager Jobs
Assistant Property Manager jobs combine real estate operations, tenant relations, and financial reporting, skills that map directly to business, hospitality, and urban planning curricula. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is an integral part of your program, so target positions with structured learning components like lease administration, budget oversight, or vendor coordination.
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INTRODUCTION
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you will report through a Project Manager or Project Director on one or various projects. This will allow huge growth potential as you will be exposed to clients, design and construction team members, program and project management processes, and strong project leaders. You will have the support and mentorship of our leadership and expert Programs and Project Management team. You will need to be detail-oriented, organized, dependable, resourceful, and able to perform well under the pressure of deadlines. This challenge requires ambition to broaden your education and an eagerness to gain the knowledge and tools to advance your career.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide project management support to the Project Manager/Director across all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and owner objectives.
- Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables; develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and milestone frameworks.
- Coordinate and facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, clients, and consultants, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and distributing key updates.
- Monitor and analyze project performance against established milestones, budgets, and KPIs; prepare detailed status reports and executive summaries for stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, equipment planners, and specialty consultants to support design coordination, construction activities, and owner representation.
- Develop, update, forecast, and control project schedules and financials, proactively identifying variances and supporting corrective action planning.
- Support stakeholder management efforts by identifying key stakeholders, managing expectations, maintaining engagement, and addressing concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
- Administer and track procurement and contract processes, including competitive bid documentation, contract negotiations, invoices, payments, and change order reviews.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and maintain Risk and Change Registers, and support implementation of risk management strategies.
- Assist with regulatory reviews and inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), as well as coordination of relocation, occupancy, and closeout activities, while maintaining accurate and organized project documentation.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, with a strong desire to expand knowledge and practical application.
- Advanced computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, eBuilder, Microsoft Office Suite).
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of design and construction processes, project phases, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and prepare detailed project performance reports.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
- New college graduates considered, requiring strong Co-op and/or Internship experience within Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Construction firms preferred.
- 5 years’ experience strongly preferred along a Junior / Assistant Project Manager career track; may include Architecture, Engineering, Design or Construction Management background.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
PRIMARY LOCATION
United States | IL | Chicago
ORGANIZATION
BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
Yes
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
06/03/2026 07:03:25
REQ ID
1004715
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Does an Assistant Property Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but your DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not just related to your field. Positions that include lease administration, budgeting, or tenant relations map well to business, real estate, and urban planning programs. Bring the job description to your DSO meeting and identify the specific courses it connects to.
Can I do CPT part-time as an Assistant Property Manager while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours or fewer per week and doesn't count against your 12-month full-time CPT limit. Property management firms often have part-time assistant roles covering evenings or weekends, which can work around a full course load. Confirm the weekly hour cap with your employer before signing an offer letter.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the employer changes my job title or duties?
A material change in duties can invalidate your existing CPT authorization. If your employer shifts your responsibilities away from the tasks your DSO approved, for example, moving you from leasing operations to general office administration, you need a new CPT authorization before continuing work. Notify your DSO immediately and get an updated I-20.
How do I find Assistant Property Manager jobs where the employer already understands CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Property Manager roles filtered by employers with work authorization experience. That history matters because employers unfamiliar with CPT often stall at onboarding or withdraw offers when they learn the I-20 requirement. Starting with experienced employers removes that friction.
Does full-time CPT as an Assistant Property Manager affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT has no effect on OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation for broader job searching or H-1B visa cap-gap coverage, track your full-time CPT hours carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before accepting a full-time position.