Assistant Project Manager (Federal Construction)
Assistant Project Manager (Federal Construction)
Overview:
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, administration, and successful delivery of construction projects. This role offers increasing responsibility across all phases of project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the overall execution, administration, and delivery of construction projects.
- Assist with management of contract-related activities, including procurement, subcontract administration, scheduling, and project closeout.
- Help establish and implement project procedures, objectives, and performance standards in alignment with company policies.
- Coordinate and maintain document control processes, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, design documents, and change orders.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with field leadership to monitor project progress, schedule performance, budget adherence, and resolve potential project impacts.
- Assist with financial management activities, including invoicing, subcontract administration, payments, and contract modifications.
- Support the efficient utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources to maintain project schedules and objectives.
Qualifications
- Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or similar construction management professional on projects valued at approximately $10M+.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five years of relevant construction management experience.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Prolog, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to apply effective management and problem-solving techniques in a project environment.
- Solid understanding of construction industry practices, procedures, and project management principles.
- Experience supporting federal construction projects is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as PE, EIT, PMP, or similar credentials are a plus.
- Willingness to relocate or travel to domestic project locations as required.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.