Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Princeton, NJ is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support three active projects in a family‑owned, low‑turnover environment that develops people into independent project leaders. The role offers hands‑on training, bonus potential, union holidays, and backing from a fast‑growing national EV‑construction firm.

This contract‑to‑hire position is fully onsite in Princeton, with a pay range of $40.86 - $52.88 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Assist with material takeoffs and procurement for active projects.
• Manage purchase orders and maintain the PO system.
• Review and label plans and interpret drawings.
• Support RFIs and submittals documentation flow.
• Track labor hours and production to aid cost/schedule control.
• Assist with change orders and extra work orders.
• Coordinate project scheduling and communicate updates to field.
• Communicate project details and instructions to on-site teams.
• Support risk management by identifying issues and proposing alternatives.
• Participate in weekly office construction meetings with Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material takeoffs — Support ordering and tracking materials for active projects.
• Manage purchase orders — Maintain and organize the PO system to keep procurement running smoothly.
• Review and label plans — Help interpret drawings and ensure plans are properly labeled and distributed.
• Support RFIs & submittals — Prepare, review, and assist with documentation flow for RFIs and submittals.
• Track timecards & production — Review labor hours and production numbers to support cost and schedule control.
• Assist with change orders — Help document, price, and process change orders and extra work orders.
• Coordinate project scheduling — Support job scheduling and communicate updates to the field.
• Communicate field information — Relay project details, updates, and instructions to on-site teams.
• Support risk management — Identify issues early and help propose alternatives to avoid delays.
• Participate in weekly meetings — Attend office construction meetings and assist Project Managers with ongoing tasks.

Job description

Are you ready to build something exciting?

My client is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager for their expanding team. Step into this role where you’ll immediately support three active projects and grow inside a family‑owned, low‑turnover company known for developing people into independent project leaders. With bonus potential, hands‑on training, union holidays, and backing from a fast‑growing national EV‑construction firm, this is a chance to build real momentum in your career.

This position is an immediate need and looking for someone ready to tackle challenging projects!

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

• Assist with material takeoffs — Support ordering and tracking materials for active projects.

• Manage purchase orders — Maintain and organize the PO system to keep procurement running smoothly.

• Review and label plans — Help interpret drawings and ensure plans are properly labeled and distributed.

• Support RFIs & submittals — Prepare, review, and assist with documentation flow for RFIs and submittals.

• Track timecards & production — Review labor hours and production numbers to support cost and schedule control.

• Assist with change orders — Help document, price, and process change orders and extra work orders.

• Coordinate project scheduling — Support job scheduling and communicate updates to the field.

• Communicate field information — Relay project details, updates, and instructions to on‑site teams.

• Support risk management — Identify issues early and help propose alternatives to avoid delays.

• Participate in weekly meetings — Attend office construction meetings and assist Project Managers with ongoing tasks.

Project Types:

• Higher Education

• K-12 Education

• Institutional Facilities

• Hospitality

• Athletic Facilities

• EV Charging

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.88/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 Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.