Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Happy Valley (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

401k with 40% employer match

GSA Per Diem

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, OR seeks an Assistant Project Coordinator to support data center and low-voltage projects nationwide. You will manage documentation, assist project managers, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

This hybrid, travel-heavy role requires reading electrical drawings, tracking RFIs and submittals, and strong organizational skills. Candidates must be ready to travel 80–100% across the western US.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction, low-voltage, telecommunications, technology infrastructure, structured cabling, or data center projects.
• Experience managing project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Working knowledge of document control processes and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, low-voltage plans, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with Project Managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several active projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, and document control logs.
• Support Project Managers with daily project administration and execution.
• Create and maintain project records and tracking logs within Viewpoint.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, coordination, and resolution of project issues.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to obtain required documentation and closeout materials.
• Support the collection and organization of owner manuals, maintenance documentation, and project turnover packages.
• Create job information sheets and establish project files under the direction of project leadership.
• Provide project oversight and coordination support during periods when the Project Manager is unavailable.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, low-voltage plans, and project specifications.
• Assist Project Managers and Field Supervisors with workflow planning and project execution strategies.
• Support monthly project billing processes to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Assist in drafting, tracking, and submitting RFIs.
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor documentation is complete and payments are processed timely.
• Review project schedules and assist with schedule updates and reporting.
• Support project budget setup and maintenance within Viewpoint.
• Coordinate with payroll and field teams to ensure labor reporting accuracy.
• Follow company safety requirements, project procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation control

Travel readiness

MS Office

Reading electrical drawings

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Coordinator to support data center, structured cabling, low-voltage, telecommunications, security, or technology infrastructure projects. This role requires frequent travel to project sites nationwide and involves coordinating and maintaining project documentation, supporting project managers, and ensuring successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, and document control logs.
• Support Project Managers with daily project administration and execution.
• Create and maintain project records and tracking logs within Viewpoint.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, coordination, and resolution of project issues.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to obtain required documentation and closeout materials.
• Support the collection and organization of owner manuals, maintenance documentation, and project turnover packages.
• Create job information sheets and establish project files under the direction of project leadership.
• Provide project oversight and coordination support during periods when the Project Manager is unavailable.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, low-voltage plans, and project specifications.
• Assist Project Managers and Field Supervisors with workflow planning and project execution strategies.
• Support monthly project billing processes to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Assist in drafting, tracking, and submitting RFIs.
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor documentation is complete and payments are processed timely.
• Review project schedules and assist with schedule updates and reporting.
• Support project budget setup and maintenance within Viewpoint.
• Coordinate with payroll and field teams to ensure labor reporting accuracy.
• Follow company safety requirements, project procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting construction, low-voltage, telecommunications, technology infrastructure, structured cabling, or data center projects.
• Experience managing project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change orders.
• Working knowledge of document control processes and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, low-voltage plans, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with Project Managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several active projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center construction or technology deployment projects.
• Experience with structured cabling, fiber optic, security, audiovisual, wireless, or other low-voltage systems.
• Experience using Viewpoint.
• Exposure to project budgeting, project billing, cost tracking, and schedule management.
• Understanding of data center construction and turnover processes.

Work Environment

This position requires 80-100% travel, with projects ranging from as short as 2 weeks to as long as 6 months. Projects are primarily located across the western half of the United States, including states like Wyoming, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma. The work environment offers an opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus, a 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit), and GSA Per Diem. Join a growing division within a leading electrical contracting company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
• 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.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus. 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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