Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

This position involves working with a specialized company that focuses on both new construction and interior renovations, including embassies, multi-family, commercial, and interior fit-outs. The Assistant Project Manager ensures that projects are profitable and delivered on time, while building and maintaining excellent relationships with owners, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between owners, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure smooth communication.

• Ensure and confirm that trade Scopes of Work (SOWs) are clear and accurate.

• Accurately forecast project profitability.

• Coordinate directly with superintendents on manpower needs, SOWs, and work sequences.

• Produce project schedules.

• Administer contract obligations effectively.

• Ensure subcontractors are paid on time for monies earned.

• Coach and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in project management and construction management, specifically in renovation and interior renovation.

• RFI, Submittal, and Change Order experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office Programs and Building Connected Pro Software.

• Experience in commercial construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in the field.

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software.

Work Environment

The role is set in a fast-paced construction environment, which is deadline-oriented and requires a high level of ownership for error. The culture in the office and on-site is collaborative and team-focused, with everyone working closely together to ensure deadlines are met with high-quality work. The position requires being on-site and in the office as needed. The company offers a family/team feel, with opportunities to grow and develop in the industry. Benefits include 2 weeks of PTO, medical and dental coverage, a $300 car allowance, and a $60 cell phone reimbursement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Falls Church, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Falls Church,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.