Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Maryland is seeking a contract Assistant Project Manager to support our lean team, with the potential to become permanent based on performance and project demands.

You will manage TI and base-build projects from $500k to $5 million, coordinate subcontractors, create schedules and budgets, and report progress weekly to the team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects.
• onstruction projects in commercial settings.
• Familiar with RFIs, change orders and construction docs.
• Ability to create and manage construction schedules and budgets.
• Experience selecting and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage TI and base-build projects ranging from $500k to $5 million.
• Oversee projects in retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted living, and childcare.
• Create project schedules and budgets.
• Select and manage subcontractors.
• Assist in the estimating process for larger projects.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the team and run progress meetings.

Skills

Project management

Schedule management

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Commercial construction

RFI knowledge

Change orders

Construction documents

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

We are seeking a contract Assistant Project Manager to join our team and support our current staff. Due to recent changes, our team is currently lean, and this role is crucial to help manage our workload. This position has the potential to become permanent based on performance and ongoing project demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage both Tenant Improvement (TI) and Base-Build projects ranging from $500k to $5 million.
• Oversee projects in various sectors including retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted living, and childcare.
• Create project schedules and budgets.
• Select and manage subcontractors.
• Assist in the estimating process for larger projects.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the team and run progress meetings.

Essential Skills

• Experience in project management, specifically in construction.
• Ability to create and manage construction schedules and budgets.
• Proficiency in subcontractor selection and management.
• Experience with commercial construction and project coordination.
• Knowledge of RFI, change orders, and construction documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with project management software.
• Experience in budget and schedule management.
• Familiarity with submittals and change orders.

Work Environment

You will be working in the office five days a week, with occasional visits to job sites and attendance at progress meetings. The team is currently small, with three members in the office and five superintendents, offering the opportunity for quick advancement into leadership roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lutherville Timonium, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

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 Lutherville Timonium,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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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