Assistant Project Manager — Construction & Site Coordination

John Moriarty & Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support construction project execution from preconstruction through closeout in the Washington DC Metro area. The APM will assist with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, and project logistics.

The APM should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington DC Metro and can expect to travel between different jobsites as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem‑solving abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.
• Strong multitasking and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to travel daily across DC‑Metro area jobsites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Management of assigned trades in all facets of preconstruction to include quantity take-offs, preparation of bid packages, and buy‑out
• Oversee performance of assigned trades, including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of project schedules
• Assisting with submittals, RFIs, and change order processing
• Coordinating project documentation and digital records
• Communicating with subcontractors and vendors

Skills

Critical thinking

Highly organized

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Construction platforms

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

Tools

Construction platforms

Job description

John Moriarty & Associates is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support construction project execution from preconstruction through closeout in the Washington DC Metro area. The APM will assist with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, and project logistics.

The APM should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington DC Metro and can expect to travel between different jobsites as needed.