Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Cityscape Recruitment USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment USA in Baltimore is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager on construction projects across Maryland and DC. The role is based in our Baltimore office with regular site visits.

Candidates typically have 3–5 years of experience, a background with large General Contractors, and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience in roles like Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, and project financials.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with day-to-day project management and coordination.
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Assist with reviewing and validating vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Support project financial tracking, including budgets, actual costs, billing, and performance.
• Assist with customer billing requirements and project reporting.
• Maintain complete project files including contracts, bonds, insurance, safety docs.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Review field reports and communicate updates to teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Assist with scheduling and cost-loaded schedules.
• Assist with contract compliance, government reporting, and documentation standards.
• Monitor progress to meet milestones and financial targets.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Documentation

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established and growing construction organization with a strong presence across the Maryland and Washington, DC markets.

Known for its commitment to quality project delivery, operational excellence, and a collaborative working environment, the company offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex construction projects while building a long-term career.

They are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join their Baltimore office and support the successful delivery of projects across Maryland and Washington, DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with 3-5 years of experience who is looking to take the next step in their project management career.

Candidates who have gained experience with a larger General Contractor such as Clark Construction, HITT Contracting, DPR Construction, or a similar organization would be particularly well suited to the role.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the Project Manager with the administrative, commercial, and financial management of construction projects from start to finish.

You’ll work closely with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with contract requirements.

The successful candidate will be based from the Baltimore office, with regular site visits to active projects throughout Maryland and Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day project management and coordination.
• Manage project documentation including contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Assist with reviewing and validating vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Support project financial tracking, including budgets, actual costs, billing, and overall project performance.
• Assist with customer billing requirements and project reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate project files, including contracts, bonds, insurance, safety documentation, specifications, and executed subcontracts.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, and project correspondence.
• Review field reports and communicate project updates to internal and external teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project scheduling and cost-loaded schedules.
• Support compliance with contract requirements, government reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and project documentation standards.
• Monitor project progress and assist with ensuring key milestones and financial targets are achieved.
• Provide general support to the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle.

What They’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of construction experience, ideally within a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar position.
• Experience working for a larger General Contractor is highly desirable.
• Experience with companies such as Clark, HITT, DPR, or similar national/regional GCs would be advantageous.
• Federal, government, civil, or commercial construction experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of construction contracts, specifications, cost control, and project documentation.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, and project financials.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Maryland and Washington, DC.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000-110,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time position.
• Career growth and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and complex construction projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

What Sets This Company Apart

• Established construction organization with a strong project pipeline.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to federal, government, civil, and commercial construction projects.
• Strong focus on quality, accountability, and successful project delivery.
• Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities for professional development.
• Clear opportunity to progress your career within project management.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers and senior construction professionals.

The Environment

The role is based out of the company’s Baltimore, MD office, with regular site visits required throughout Maryland and Washington, DC.

You’ll work in a fast-paced office environment while remaining closely connected to active construction sites, project teams, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.

The Opportunity

If you’re an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer with 3-5 years of construction experience and are looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established organization with a strong pipeline of work.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from a larger General Contractor environment, strong project coordination skills, and a desire to develop into a Project Manager.