Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Travel support

Job summary

Actalent in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day coordination of mechanical construction projects. This role involves tracking schedules, documenting materials, coordinating with subcontractors, and communicating between office and field teams to keep projects on track.

You will assist Project Managers with reporting, change tracking, and general administration, taking on increasing responsibilities over time in a collaborative environment with field

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist in managing mechanical construction projects.
• Familiarity with project documentation, reporting, and change tracking.
• Ability to coordinate between office and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and coordinating mechanical construction projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Track project schedules, documentation, materials, subcontractors, and outstanding items.
• Visit active project sites and represent the company with clients, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers with documentation, reporting, change tracking, and general administration.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure effective communication between the office and field.
• Utilize project management and construction software to track job progress and maintain accurate information.
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers.
• Assume increasing project management responsibilities as experience develops.

Skills

Project management

PM software

Organizational skills

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of mechanical construction projects. Track project schedules, documentation, materials, subcontractors, and outstanding items. Visit active project sites and help represent the company with clients, field teams, and project stakeholders. Support Project Managers with project documentation, reporting, change tracking, and general administration. Help maintain organized project records and ensure information is communicated between the office and field. Utilize project management and construction software to track job progress and maintain accurate information. Work collaboratively with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers. Take on increasing project management responsibilities as experience develops.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of mechanical construction projects. Track project schedules, documentation, materials, subcontractors, and outstanding items. Visit active project sites and help represent the company with clients, field teams, and project stakeholders. Support Project Managers with project documentation, reporting, change tracking, and general administration. Help maintain organized project records and ensure information is communicated between the office and field. Utilize project management and construction software to track job progress and maintain accurate information. Work collaboratively with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers. Take on increasing project management responsibilities as experience develops.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and coordinating mechanical construction projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Track project schedules, documentation, materials, subcontractors, and outstanding items.
• Visit active project sites and represent the company with clients, field teams, and project stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers with documentation, reporting, change tracking, and general administration.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure effective communication between the office and field.
• Utilize project management and construction software to track job progress and maintain accurate information.
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and customers.
• Assume increasing project management responsibilities as experience develops.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management and construction management.
• Strong skills in project management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable learning and working within construction software and established processes.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous exposure to construction, engineering, mechanical contracting, or project coordination preferred.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and interested in developing a long-term career in project management.
• Mechanical, plumbing, or pipefitting experience is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

The role requires working 5 days in the office with occasional travel to job sites. This position offers a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a growth trajectory.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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 Newburyport, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newburyport,MA.

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.