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Assistant Project Manager

Actalent

Mays Chapel, MDContract$36–44/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36–44/hr
Location
Mays Chapel, MD
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Actalent is hiring an Assistant Project Manager. Actalent is seeking a contract Assistant Project Manager to support its lean team, managing tenant‑improvement and base‑build projects ranging from $500 k to $5 M across retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted‑living and childcare sectors. The role will create schedules and budgets, select and manage subcontractors, assist estimating, and provide daily and weekly progress reports while working onsite five days a week with occasional site visits.

Key focus areas include Manage both Tenant Improvement (TI) and Base‑Build projects ranging from $500k to $5 million., Oversee projects in various sectors including retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted living, and childcare., and Create project schedules and budgets..

Important skills include Project Management, Construction Schedules, Budget Management, Subcontractor Selection, Subcontractor Management, and Commercial Construction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementConstruction SchedulesBudget ManagementSubcontractor SelectionSubcontractor ManagementCommercial ConstructionRFIChange OrdersConstruction DocumentsSubmittals

Qualifications

Experience in Project Management in Construction

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a contract Assistant Project Manager to join our team and support our current staff. Due to recent changes, our team is currently lean, and this role is crucial to help manage our workload. This position has the potential to become permanent based on performance and ongoing project demands.

Responsibilities

  • Manage both Tenant Improvement (TI) and Base-Build projects ranging from $500k to $5 million.

  • Oversee projects in various sectors including retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted living, and childcare.

  • Create project schedules and budgets.

  • Select and manage subcontractors.

  • Assist in the estimating process for larger projects.

  • Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the team and run progress meetings.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in project management, specifically in construction.

  • Ability to create and manage construction schedules and budgets.

  • Proficiency in subcontractor selection and management.

  • Experience with commercial construction and project coordination.

  • Knowledge of RFI, change orders, and construction documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with project management software.

  • Experience in budget and schedule management.

  • Familiarity with submittals and change orders.

Work Environment

You will be working in the office five days a week, with occasional visits to job sites and attendance at progress meetings. The team is currently small, with three members in the office and five superintendents, offering the opportunity for quick advancement into leadership roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lutherville Timonium, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lutherville Timonium,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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