Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of construction projects in Towson, MD. You will work with Project Managers across planning, scheduling, subcontractor buy-outs, and documentation to keep projects on track and within budget.

The role emphasizes coordinating activities, managing change orders and RFIs, and maintaining accurate project records for compliance and client satisfaction. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience as a construction Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Demonstrated experience with strong tenure in construction, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience in project management within construction environments.
• Knowledge of construction processes and construction management practices.
• Experience with project coordination activities, including change orders and RFIs.
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of project documentation and coordination.
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with Project Managers in all phases and aspects of construction projects, from planning through completion.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating overall project schedules to ensure timely progress.
• Participate in the buy-out of subcontractors to confirm full scope coverage and achieve cost savings within required timeframes.
• Ensure all project documents are complete, current, accurate, and properly stored for easy access and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Monitor project milestones and completion dates, helping to keep the project on track and proactively addressing delays.
• Support the estimating of project scope and costs, providing input and analysis to help develop accurate budgets.
• Assist in managing projects with subcontractors, including coordination of activities and follow-up on deliverables.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with project stakeholders such as owners, vendors, subcontractors, and the design team.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships through responsive service and quality project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the project team and overall project success.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Documentation management

Stakeholder communication

Cost estimation

Deadline-driven

Education

Degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of construction projects by working closely with Project Managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This role focuses on coordinating schedules, documentation, subcontractor engagement, and cost estimating while fostering strong relationships with project stakeholders and contributing to overall client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with Project Managers in all phases and aspects of construction projects, from planning through completion.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating overall project schedules to ensure timely progress.
• Participate in the buy-out of subcontractors to confirm full scope coverage and achieve cost savings within required timeframes.
• Ensure all project documents are complete, current, accurate, and properly stored for easy access and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Monitor project milestones and completion dates, helping to keep the project on track and proactively addressing delays.
• Support the estimating of project scope and costs, providing input and analysis to help develop accurate budgets.
• Assist in managing projects with subcontractors, including coordination of activities and follow-up on deliverables.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with project stakeholders such as owners, vendors, subcontractors, and the design team.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen client relationships through responsive service and quality project delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the project team and overall project success.

Essential Skills

• 1–5+ years of experience as a construction Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Demonstrated experience with strong tenure in construction, preferably with a general contractor.
• Experience in project management within construction environments.
• Knowledge of construction processes and construction management practices.
• Experience with project coordination activities, including change orders and requests for information (RFIs).
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of project documentation and coordination.
• Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency and meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in a related field preferred, such as construction management or civil engineering.
• Experience working on projects with multiple subcontractors and diverse project teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Commitment to client service and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $48.07/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 Towson,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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