Assistant Project Manager

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health program

401(k) with match

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Baltimore to coordinate diverse project activities and support day-to-day operations. You will assist the Project Manager, liaise with clients and team members, and help ensure projects meet time and budget goals.

Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining documentation and schedules. This role offers learning opportunities, mentorship, and potential for growth within a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in project management, coordination, or related support roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to excellent client and stakeholder service.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of projects within budget and schedule.
• Communicate with clients, team members, subcontractors, and stakeholders to coordinate activities.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reports with accuracy.
• Monitor progress, follow up on actions, and resolve challenges early.
• Build positive relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Continue developing project management skills through mentorship and training.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: KCW Engineering Technologies - Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00Hourly,

KCW Engineering Technologies has been voted one of The Daily Record's Best Companies to work for in Maryland since 2023!

At KCW, we provide real-time opportunities for career growth and mentorship, creating a brighter future for the communities we serve. KCW is a women-owned firm with over 40 years of experience designing projects within the Baltimore-Washington Area. Our diverse expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, electrical distribution engineering, and traffic control design and inspections. KCW has the unique experience to service everything on the utility pole.

Our foundational principles of opportunity, mentorship, and servant leadership continue in KCW’s structure today. We foster a culture that celebrates and supports our team’s lives inside and outside KCW. We welcome cross-training across departments enabling team members to diversify their skills, grow their careers, and expand our capabilities for our clients. KCW is just as committed to giving back to local communities as they are to designing them. Our team gives back year-round supporting House of Ruth Maryland, STEM mentorship of the next generation, and veteran efforts.

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager with experience in (or) open to learning to coordinate and implement the different aspects of a project with the goal of delivering the project goals within the specified time and budget instructed by the Project Manager.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll help keep projects organized, on track, and moving forward. You'll partner with Project Managers, clients, and team members to coordinate project activities, support day-to-day operations, and help deliver successful project outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with people, and taking ownership of details that keep projects running smoothly. Whether you're building on existing project experience or looking to grow into a larger project management role, you'll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and make an impact.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects, helping ensure work stays on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Communicate with clients, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities, track deliverables, and keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, reports, and records while ensuring project information remains accurate and up to date.
• Monitor project progress, follow up on action items, and help identify and resolve challenges before they impact schedules or deliverables.
• Build positive relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams while providing exceptional service and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continue developing your project management skills through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• A commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and project stakeholders.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

At KCW Engineering Technologies, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation for a career in project management. You'll gain exposure to project planning, client relationships, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination while contributing directly to project and company success.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project management, project coordination, administrative support, or a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project management or workflow management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.

Compensation

• $25.00-$40.00/hour (equal to $52,000-$83,200 annually)
• Position eligible for overtime
• Position eligible for discretionary bonuses at the sole discretion of the company

Benefits

• Company-paid Mental Health program
• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $25,000 Company paid Life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

KCW Engineering Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.