APM | Federal & Government Projects, DC Metro

Michael Page US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 95k

Annual bonus

Medical/dental

401(k) match

Life & disability

PTO 3 weeks

Career growth

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for federal and secure facility projects in the DC Metro area. You will support planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation, working with senior leaders to deliver projects from roughly $5M to $70M in value.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of PM experience, familiarity with government work and tools like Procore or Primavera P6, and be able to complete a background check.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of construction PM or assistant PM experience.
• Experience supporting government, federal, military, or SCIF projects preferred.
• Exposure to projects valued at $5M+ construction projects.
• Procore/Primavera P6 or similar CM software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of federal, government, and SCIF projects.
• Support scheduling, budgeting, procurement and document control.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain reporting.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and docs.
• Assist in managing compliance requirements and security protocols.
• Work with Project Executives and Project Managers to deliver projects.

Skills

Construction PM

Communication

Problem solving

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

• Work on high-profile federal & secure facility projects up to $70M
• Join a recession-resistant contractor with strong growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex and highly secure construction projects. With a robust project pipeline, a collaborative culture, and significant opportunities for advancement, they provide employees with long-term career stability and professional growth.

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale government and secure facility construction projects. Working alongside senior project leaders, you will help manage project schedules, budgets, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and client communication throughout the project lifecycle.

The APM | Federal & Government Projects, DC Metro will:

• Assist with the day-to-day management of federal, government, and SCIF construction projects.
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and document control activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal project teams.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure timelines and quality standards are achieved.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate project reporting.
• Review contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Assist in managing project compliance requirements and security-related protocols.
• Work closely with Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support projects ranging from approximately $5M to $70M in value.
• Maintain strong communication between field operations and office leadership.

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.

The Successful Applicant

The APM | Federal & Government Projects, DC Metro will have:

• 2-5 years of construction project management or assistant project management experience.
• Experience supporting government, federal, military, or SCIF construction projects preferred.
• Exposure to projects valued at $5M+ construction projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in the Washington, DC / Columbia, MD market.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete an extensive background check and provide professional references.

What's on Offer

The APM | Federal & Government Projects, DC Metro will receive:

• Work on impactful federal and secure facility projects that are highly visible and technically complex.
• Join a growing company with an extensive backlog and recession-resistant client base.
• Strong earning potential with annual performance bonuses and competitive compensation.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing organization.
• Collaborative team environment that emphasizes mentorship, development, and long-term success.
• Base salary up to $95,000
• Annual performance bonus opportunity up to 10%
• Medical and dental coverage with employer subsidy
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Three weeks of PTO
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities