Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

dental

medical & vision insurance

bonus potential

Job summary

Actalent in Owings Mills, MD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for commercial construction projects. You will support multiple tenant improvement and office-scale builds, helping with estimating, budgeting, scheduling and coordination from preconstruction through completion.

You will work closely with project managers, maintain schedules and logs, review RFIs, submittals, and change orders, and help ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on estimating experience with project takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Experience managing commercial construction budgets and schedules.
• Familiarity with PM management software for budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ability to read drawings and understand CSI cost codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed estimating and project takeoffs independently, supporting accurate and competitive bids.
• Manage the entire project bidding process, including scope review, pricing, and proposal preparation.
• Build, understand, and maintain project budgets, tracking costs and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply a complete understanding of the Request for Information (RFI) process and maintain accurate RFI logs.
• Assist in preparing prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders in alignment with project requirements.
• Understand the differences between payment bonds and performance bonds and request and execute bonding as needed.
• Manage the submittal process, including maintaining a submittal log and tracking approvals and revisions.
• Create, update, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are clearly communicated and met.
• Schedule, organize, and attend project meetings as required by owners, general contractors, or project needs, documenting outcomes and action items.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and construction drawings with a complete understanding of plans and details.

Skills

Estimating experience

Budgeting

Scheduling

PM software

RFI process

Submittals

Reading blueprints

Construction documents

Communication skills

OSHA certified

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

PM management software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction

This Assistant Project Manager role supports a growing commercial construction team based in Owings Mills, MD. You will assist in managing multiple tenant improvement and commercial projects—typically ranging from $800,000 to $1 million—in sectors such as banking, office space, retail, healthcare, and other commercial interiors. Working closely with project managers who oversee projects from preconstruction through completion, you will contribute to estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and overall project coordination while helping maintain high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed estimating and project takeoffs independently, supporting accurate and competitive bids.
• Manage the entire project bidding process, including scope review, pricing, and proposal preparation.
• Build, understand, and maintain project budgets, tracking costs and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply a complete understanding of the Request for Information (RFI) process and maintain accurate RFI logs.
• Assist in preparing prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders in alignment with project requirements.
• Understand the differences between payment bonds and performance bonds and request and execute bonding as needed.
• Manage the submittal process, including maintaining a submittal log and tracking approvals and revisions.
• Create, update, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are clearly communicated and met.
• Schedule, organize, and attend project meetings as required by owners, general contractors, or project needs, documenting outcomes and action items.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and construction drawings with a complete understanding of plans and details.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on estimating experience, including project takeoffs and bid preparation.
• Project management experience in commercial construction, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Experience with PM management software for tracking budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Proficiency with the RFI, submittal, and change order processes, including maintaining logs and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and construction plans with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, and the CSI format as it relates to cost codes.
• Knowledge of payment and performance bonds and their application to construction projects.
• Familiarity with project billing processes, including AIA billing and lien waivers.
• Understanding of the punch list, as-built documentation, and project closeout processes.
• Knowledge of insurance requirements and local construction tax laws relevant to commercial projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Ability to multitask effectively while managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of project documentation and coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Approximately two years of construction industry experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial construction sectors such as banking, corporate office space, retail, and healthcare tenant improvement projects.
• Experience in budget and schedule creation and ongoing management for multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in subcontractor selection, negotiation, and management.
• Ability to maintain and grow a professional network of customers, contractors, and industry contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate new sales opportunities and prospective clients.
• Experience working closely with field personnel and coordinating office-to-field communication.
• A degree in Construction Management, Design, or Engineering is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Owings Mills, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/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.

401k match, dental, med vision insurance. bonus potential

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owings Mills,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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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