Assistant Development Project Manager - Multi- Residential Division (Reading)

At Pennmark Management Company, were building communities, not just properties. Our Multi-Residential Division is expanding, and were looking for an Assistant Development Project Manager whos ready to roll up their sleeves and grow into a future leader in multi-family development.

In addition to supporting the divisions pipeline of new developments, this person will play a key role on Pennmarks flagship Harrisburg projectthe transformation of the former Polyclinic Hospital into 230+ apartments and retail space. This high-profile redevelopment will provide unique hands-on experience in adaptive reuse, urban entitlements, and large-scale construction.

What Youll Do

Report to the Director of Multi-Residential Development to support ground-up and adaptive reuse apartment projects.

Assist in evaluating new opportunities : research sites, gather market data, and help build financial pro formas.

Keep projects movingtrack schedules, budgets, and milestones while ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and Pennmarks in-house teams.

Support entitlement, permitting, and municipal approval processes.

Help prepare financing packages, lender submissions, and draw requests.

Visit job sites to monitor construction progress and report back on project updates.

Research materials, systems, and vendors to inform project decision-making.

Maintain contracts, meeting minutes, reports, and compliance documentation.

Jump in wherever needed to keep projects on track.

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

13 years of experience in development, construction management, or project coordination (multi-family experience a plus).

Strong organizational and time management skillsyou can juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project); bonus points if you know Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

A proactive, problem-solving mindsetyou dont just spot issues, you bring solutions.

Ability to thrive independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Pennmark?

This isnt just a supporting roleits a launchpad. Youll gain direct exposure to all facets of multi-residential development and play a key role in helping to shape Pennmarks growing portfolio. High-performing team members have a clear path to advancement into a Development Project Manager role within the Multi-Residential Division.

Youll also have the unique opportunity to be directly involved in the redevelopment of the former Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburgone of the regions most exciting adaptive reuse projects.