Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 days PTO

8 holidays

Growth potential into PM role

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, IN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support administrative and technical execution of commercial and heavy-civil construction projects, coordinating with the VP Civil Division, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and safety personnel.

The role involves managing documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, cost tracking, estimating support, and ensuring smooth field-office coordination, with growth into a project

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant construction-management experience.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or associate degree with 3+ years construction knowledge.
• Experience in commercial, civil, heavy-highway, infrastructure, or design-build construction.
• Proficiency with Procore Scheduling software.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, cost tracking, or document control.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Conduct contract administration and project scheduling.
• Track project costs and review bids.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate between field and office personnel.
• Facilitate project closeout processes.

Skills

Construction management

RFI management

Submittals

Project scheduling

Cost tracking

Procore

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Associate degree + 3+ years construction knowledge

4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore Scheduling

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will support the administrative and technical execution of commercial and heavy-civil construction projects. This role involves close collaboration with the Vice President of the Civil Division, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and safety personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Conduct contract administration and project scheduling.
• Track project costs and review bids.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate between field and office personnel.
• Facilitate project closeout processes.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of directly relevant construction-management experience, including applicable internship or co-op experience.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an associate degree supported by 3+ years of construction knowledge.
• Experience in commercial, civil, heavy-highway, infrastructure, or design-build construction.
• Proficiency with Procore Scheduling software.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, cost tracking, or construction document control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous managerial and supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge of construction or project management software.
• A 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Entry-level knowledge of heavy-highway construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Working knowledge of heavy-highway construction management, construction sequencing, and field conditions.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to foster a positive company image and maintain ethical standards.
• Strong, self-motivated team player with excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality with all customer and company information.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, totaling 45 hours per week. The role involves a mix of office work and occasional onsite meetings with superintendents and subcontractors. The work environment promotes safety, integrity, collaboration, respect, and innovation. Employees receive 16 days of PTO and 8 observed holidays. This position offers growth potential into a project manager role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.69 - $37.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.