Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in the administration and coordination of construction projects. You will handle planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes and documentation to keep teams aligned on milestones.

Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and stakeholders, monitor schedules, assist procurement, review drawings and specs, and ensure safety and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with overall project administration and coordination.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules and help identify potential delays or issues.
• Assist with procurement and material tracking.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support project reporting and maintain accurate project records.
• Attend project meetings and assist with communication between office and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and project procedures.

Skills

PM experience

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & cost tracking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support Project Managers in the administration and coordination of overall project activities. Your role will involve planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking of construction projects. You will prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation, ensuring seamless coordination with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support Project Managers in the administration and coordination of overall project activities. Your role will involve planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking of construction projects. You will prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation, ensuring seamless coordination with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with overall project administration and coordination.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules and help identify potential delays or issues.
• Assist with procurement and material tracking.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support project reporting and maintain accurate project records.
• Attend project meetings and assist with communication between office and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and project procedures.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management software is preferred.
• Understanding of commercial construction practices.

Work Environment

This role requires working 5 days on the project site

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holyoke, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $53.00/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 Holyoke,MA. 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.

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.