Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Farmington, CT to support electrical construction projects from kickoff to closeout. You will coordinate with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors, tracking progress, budgets, and schedules while maintaining documentation and client communications.

The role emphasizes organized multitasking, proactive problem‑solving, and a safety‑first culture. This onsite position offers a path to growth into project management.

Qualifications

• 23 years of experience in construction project support or coordination.
• Experience in electrical construction preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on field/project experience.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills—clear, direct, and professional.
• Solid understanding of construction workflows, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools is a plus.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project progress.
• Act as a key link between the field and office, resolving issues swiftly and maintaining tight communication.
• Track job progress, productivity, and performance against budget and schedule.
• Maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Monitor procurement, material deliveries, and equipment usage.
• Assist with cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting to ensure projects remain on track financially.
• Identify scope changes and support pricing, documentation, and client submission.
• Assist with budget vs. actual reporting, commitments, and cost forecasting.
• Prepare meeting notes, project updates, and internal/external communications.
• Help build and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and identifying potential risks.
• Support a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
• Ensure work aligns with quality standards, contract documents, and company expectations.
• Foster professional relationships with clients, vendors, and field teams.
• Support a team-oriented environment focused on accountability, execution, and results.
• Assist with turnover documentation, as‑builts, and closeout packages.
• Maintain accurate logs and final project records.

Skills

Electrical construction

Field coordination

Communication

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager (APM) who is eager for real responsibility, field exposure, and a clear path to becoming a Project Manager. If you are detail-oriented, driven, and ready to grow in a company that prioritizes quality and safety, this opportunity is for you.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager (APM) who is eager for real responsibility, field exposure, and a clear path to becoming a Project Manager. If you are detail-oriented, driven, and ready to grow in a company that prioritizes quality and safety, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project progress.
• Act as a key link between the field and office, resolving issues swiftly and maintaining tight communication.
• Track job progress, productivity, and performance against budget and schedule.
• Maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Monitor procurement, material deliveries, and equipment usage.
• Assist with cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting to ensure projects remain on track financially.
• Identify scope changes and support pricing, documentation, and client submission.
• Assist with budget vs. actual reporting, commitments, and cost forecasting.
• Prepare meeting notes, project updates, and internal/external communications.
• Help build and maintain project schedules, monitoring progress and identifying potential risks.
• Support a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
• Ensure work aligns with quality standards, contract documents, and company expectations.
• Foster professional relationships with clients, vendors, and field teams.
• Support a team-oriented environment focused on accountability, execution, and results.
• Assist with turnover documentation, as‑builts, and closeout packages.
• Maintain accurate logs and final project records.

Essential Skills

• 23 years of experience in construction project support or coordination.
• Strong preference for experience in electrical construction.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on field/project experience.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skillsclear, direct, and professional.
• Solid understanding of construction workflows, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools is a plus.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Field experience (foreman or similar role) is a plus.
• Substation Construction management is preferred.
• Utility experience is preferred.
• 3-5 years of electrical construction experience.
• Experience with RFIs, Change Orders, and Submittals.
• Project document control, purchase order, and billing management.

Work Environment

The position is based at the headquarters in Farmington, CT, with working hours from 8am to 5pm. The role involves working in the office five days a week with occasional site visits to substation projects. A laptop, cell phone, and personal desk will be provided. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and wearing PPE as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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