Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning and delivery of commercial, institutional, and industrial vertical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role provides broad exposure to building construction operations, client coordination, and full lifecycle project management. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. This position is ideal for a construction professional who wants to grow with a rapidly expanding firm and advance into higher levels of project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing commercial and institutional building projects from initial planning through completion, supporting the development and tracking of project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate regularly with field teams and Superintendents to align office planning with jobsite execution and maintain consistent communication between all parties.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including preparing, reviewing, and tracking submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout materials.
• Support subcontractor procurement by assisting with bid solicitation, scope review and leveling, and contract administration activities.
• Track and manage project costs by reviewing invoices, monitoring commitments, and supporting cost control and forecasting efforts.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, documenting outcomes and following up on action items.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential coordination or field issues, and help develop proactive solutions in collaboration with the project team.
• Ensure project activities align with safety standards, building codes, and quality expectations, escalating concerns to project leadership as needed.
• Assist with punch list development, tracking, and completion, and help drive project closeout activities, including documentation and turnover packages.
• Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships through responsive communication, professional conduct, and reliable follow-through on project commitments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or vertical construction; internships or co-op experience count toward this requirement.
• Hands-on experience with ground-up and/or renovation building projects in sectors such as commercial, institutional, or industrial construction.
• Solid understanding of building construction processes, including reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders, with a strong focus on document control and accuracy.
• Experience using Procore for project management and document control.
• Experience using Bluebeam for plan review, markups, and document coordination.
• Experience using MS Project for schedule development, updates, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal staff.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with building codes and project standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of construction experience is highly desirable, particularly on commercial, institutional, or industrial projects.
• Experience on Department of Defense (DOD), manufacturing, or aerospace construction projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented construction environment.
• Interest in long-term career growth and advancement into higher-level project management roles.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to a growing organization and take ownership of outcomes.
• Comfort working with project management software platforms and learning new technologies as needed.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to project sites as needed to support project coordination and oversight. Current projects do not typically require Assistant Project Managers to be stationed onsite full-time. The firm operates multiple locations across the country and is in a period of significant growth, offering substantial opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility. The culture emphasizes collaboration, entrepreneurship, and professional development, with regular company events and social outings that foster strong team relationships. The organization offers an employee ownership structure (ESOP), allowing team members to share in the company's long-term success and growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainville, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/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 Plainville,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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