Assistant Program Manager – Industrial Real Estate Development

Job Description

Assistant Program Manager | Swearingen Development Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Swearingen Development Partners, located remotely. The company provides technical and business growth consulting services for high-tech and industrial market sectors, leveraging a network of experienced professionals to support the development of physical assets, vertical facilities, and infrastructure for clients. This Assistant Program Manager role is an opportunity for early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience by supporting the planning, development, and execution of large-scale industrial real estate and infrastructure projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, United States

• Team: This role works closely with Program Managers and project stakeholders.
• Mission: This person supports the coordination of activities, preparation of documentation, research, and project delivery from early planning through construction for industrial real estate and infrastructure projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office; exposure to project management tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project) preferred.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Support the tracking of project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Team Coordination: Organize project tasks with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal/external teams.
• Research & Planning: Support research, planning, and due diligence efforts across all project phases.
• Documentation: Draft reports, meeting notes, and various project documentation.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project advancement using specified project management tools and dashboards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Entry-level career with core domain knowledge in land development, planning, construction, or development processes.
• Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience, including internships, project coordinator, or assistant PM roles.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, experience with research and documentation, ability to work independently in a remote environment, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Bonus: Exposure to project management tools (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, MS Project); desire to grow into a Program Manager or Development Manager role.