Assistant Project Manager - Energy Retrofits - Washington, DC
Michael Page International
- Washington, District of Columbia
- 30+ days ago
Highlights
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Assistant Project Manager
Advance your career in sustainable construction! Support a $200M+ federal energy retrofit project!
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.
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.
- 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
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.
Construction, Project Manager, Property, Washington, Permanent
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.