Assistant Project Manager - Energy Retrofits - Washington, DC

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to coordinate day-to-day operations on a $200-300M government project spanning 12-14 buildings and over 1 million square feet. With a strong safety culture and a collaborative engineering-construction model, they deliver turnkey solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower utility costs, and modernize critical infrastructure through MEP and HVAC-focused retrofits.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to coordinate day-to-day operations on a $200-300M government project spanning 12-14 buildings and over 1 million square feet. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a leadership position while contributing to a high-impact, sustainability-focused initiative.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish.
• Support the Project Manager in overseeing daily site operations
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination
• Help ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate documentation
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to track progress
• Assist in managing client communications and expectations
• Contribute to problem-solving and issue resolution on-site
• Support procurement, logistics, and materials tracking

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Advance your career in sustainable construction!Support a $200M+ federal energy retrofit project!

• 2-5 years of experience in construction or project coordination
• Exposure to federal, large-scale, or retrofit projects is a plus
• Familiarity with MEP systems and energy efficiency concepts
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
• OSHA 30 or willingness to obtain certification

Our client specializes in energy-efficient building upgrades for federal and public sector clients. With a strong safety culture and a collaborative engineering-construction model, they deliver turnkey solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower utility costs, and modernize critical infrastructure through MEP and HVAC-focused retrofits.

• Opportunity to work on a landmark federal project over 4-5 years
• Career development and mentorship from experienced project leaders
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to cutting-edge sustainability and energy efficiency practices
• A values-driven company culture focused on excellence, responsibility, and innovation