Assistant Project Manager

ACTalent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Denver, CO is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support two active multifamily projects totaling approximately $17 million. You will work closely with a Senior Project Manager, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners to manage documentation, track costs and schedules, and ensure quality, safety, and performance standards.

This role offers mentorship and a clear path toward a Project Manager role, with exposure to field operations and various delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience as a Project Engineer or similar role and readiness for Assistant Project Manager.
• Direct experience supporting multifamily, apartment, mixed-use, or commercial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and subcontractor coordination.
• Experience tracking project schedules and budgets and assisting with cost control.
• Ability to assist with owner and subcontractor change orders, including negotiation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in day-to-day management of two multifamily projects totaling ~ $17M.
• Assist with overall project coordination from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, and other project documentation and controls.
• Maintain accurate construction drawings and specifications for project teams.
• Coordinate subcontractor communication to align on scope, schedule, and quality.
• Negotiate and process owner and subcontractor change orders timely and accurately.
• Assist with schedule management and monitoring progress to maintain timelines.
• Assist with cost tracking activities and help maintain project budgets including forecasting.
• Participate in meetings and document key decisions and action items.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Project Engineer experience

Multifamily / commercial construction

Read & interpret construction drawings

Cost tracking & budgeting

Schedule management

Ownership mindset with mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with a Senior Project Manager, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners to manage project documentation, coordinate trades, track costs and schedules, and ensure projects meet quality, safety, and performance expectations. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer ready to step into greater ownership and responsibility on multiple projects while receiving direct mentorship and a clear path toward a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the day-to-day management of two multifamily construction projects totaling approximately $17 million.

• Assist with overall project coordination from preconstruction through project closeout.

• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, and other project documentation and controls.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date construction drawings and specifications for project teams.

• Assist with subcontractor coordination and communication to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Negotiate, track, and process owner and subcontractor change orders in a timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with schedule management, including monitoring progress and helping to maintain project timelines.

• Support cost tracking activities and help maintain project budgets, including forecasting and reporting.

• Participate in owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings and document key decisions and action items.

• Help maintain strong relationships with project owners and other key stakeholders through professional and proactive communication.

• Support field teams by ensuring project information, schedules, and priorities are clearly communicated and coordinated.

• Participate in business development and relationship-building efforts as requested, helping to support future project opportunities.

• Assist with the development and mentorship of more junior employees by sharing knowledge and best practices.

• Coordinate with project teams to maintain quality, schedule, safety, and overall project execution in line with company standards.

• Use construction management software and tools to support documentation, communication, and project controls.

Essential Skills

• 23 years of commercial construction experience, preferably with a general contractor.

• Experience working as a Project Engineer or in a similar role and readiness to step into an Assistant Project Manager position.

• Direct experience supporting multifamily, apartment, mixed-use, or commercial construction projects.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.

• Strong understanding of construction documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and subcontractor coordination.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate subcontractors and trades on active projects.

• Experience tracking project schedules and budgets and assisting with cost control.

• Ability to assist with owner and subcontractor change orders, including negotiation and documentation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support multiple active projects.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Readiness for increased responsibility while still valuing mentorship and guidance from a Senior Project Manager.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar software.

• Prior experience working for a general contractor is strongly preferred.

• Multifamily construction experience is required or strongly preferred.

• Interest in career progression toward a Project Manager role.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes schedule management, field coordination, quality control, and accountability.

• Ability to contribute to business development and relationship-building efforts when needed.

Work Environment

This is a Denver-based position supporting two active multifamily projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager. The role involves a combination of office-based project management responsibilities and time spent on active jobsites, providing hands-on exposure to field operations. Travel between the two project sites is required, and travel between jobs can be expensed. The work environment is highly collaborative, with regular interaction with project executives, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, owners, architects, and other project stakeholders. The organization is headquartered in Denver and primarily serves Colorado, with select projects throughout the Mountain West, offering exposure to a variety of residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial construction projects and delivery methods, including general contracting, preconstruction, design-build, design-assist, construction management, and estimating services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

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.

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