Assistant Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Why The Morgan Group?

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

Morgan Core Values

We are Self-Starters

• • • In it to win it
    • We take initiative
    • Be accountable

One Morgan

• • • We are team players
    • We are inclusive
    • No Drama

We Get it Done

• • • We are reliable
    • We are effective

Raise the Bar

• • • We seek excellence
    • We learn from our mistakes
    • We strive to improve
    • Hold ourselves to high standards

Keep on Truckin’

• • • Embrace challenges & be optimistic
    • We are resilient
    • Choose positivity
    • We are level-headed

Reputation is Earned Daily

• • • Do the right thing
    • We are honest and have high integrity
    • We make good decisions
    • Our future depends on it

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Advancement opportunities
• Training
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plans including:
• Vacation
• Sick
• Floating Holiday
• Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Bonus Program

How does Morgan Group benefit you?

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it’s a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you’re proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Duties and responsibilities

Design & Documentation Review

• Supports the Program Manager in ensuring the owner’s interests are carried out in a timely manner and according to budget.
• Assists in assembling and reviewing proposals, drawings, and specifications from consultants and sub-consultants (Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, Signage Design and Installation, ADA/FHA Consultant, FF&E Procurement and Installation, IT/Low Voltage, and Fitness Equipment) for completeness, consistency, and alignment; and flags errors, gaps, and conflicts after they move downstream.
• Monitors RFIs and Submittals through Procore daily and flags design-related items for the Program Manager’s review.
• Reviews drawings for compliance with the Morgan Design Standards and flags gaps for the Program Manager’s final review.

Budget & Financial Tracking

• Supports the Program Manager in monitoring budget-to-actual variances and preparing summaries for review.
• Assists with vendor and contractor proposal comparisons, checking figures and scope for accuracy.
• Helps maintain accurate records of the active VE list and Wish List of project upgrades shared between Development and Construction.

Coordination & Communication

• Serves as a day-to-day point of contact between the design team and the development team on assigned tasks, under the Program Manager’s direction.
• Coordinates with Design Managers on construction drawing status from site plan approval through Certificate of Occupancy.
• Supports Marketing and Property Management in assembling Sales Collateral materials (unit plans, rendered site plan, unit and property amenities).
• Attends OAC and Design meetings alongside the Program Manager. Prepares clear, organized meeting notes, status updates, and follow-up items for internal and cross-functional meetings.
• Assists with on-site observation and documentation during scheduled construction phases; may require occasional travel within the region.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Supports adherence to Morgan’s design and QAQC standards across assigned projects.
• Identifies recurring issues or inefficiencies in the review process and brings them to the Program Manager’s attention.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline tracking, documentation, and coordination workflows, including through the use of AI tools.

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in real estate development, design, construction coordination, or a related program/project support role.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings at a working level.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through; comfortable owning the accuracy of a deliverable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across design, construction, and development teams.

Preferred

• Experience with multifamily housing development or design.
• In-field construction experience.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar design-review software.
• Comfortable working with AI tools and using them to streamline recurring tasks.

Core Values Alignment

Candidates should demonstrate alignment with The Morgan Group’s core values:

• We are Self-Starters – takes initiative and is accountable.
• One Morgan – team player, inclusive, no drama.
• We Get it Done – reliable and effective.
• Raise the Bar – seeks excellence, learns from mistakes, holds high standards.
• Keep on Truckin’ – resilient, optimistic, level-headed under challenges.
• Reputation is Earned Daily – honest, high integrity, makes good decisions.

Working Relationships

• Reports to: Program Manager
• Key partners: Design Managers (construction drawing coordination), Development team members, Director of Design, VP of QAQC/Design Services