Assistant Project Manager - Design-Build Contractor - MD

Michael Page; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

7 paid holidays

Medical insurance with up to 80% emp,

Dependent premiums 25%

Employer-paid life insurance $20,000

401(k) with 50% match on up to 4%

Tuition assistance

Company smartphone & laptop

Mentorship & advancement opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page partnered with a growing Mid-Atlantic general contractor to fill an Assistant Project Manager role in Maryland. The position supports design-build projects across federal, municipal, and commercial sectors with project values exceeding $10M.

You will assist with planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and document control, while collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and field teams to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting projects through various phases including preconstruction, procurement, and project execution.
• Knowledge of contracts, project scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost control processes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• A detail-oriented, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with design-build project delivery, healthcare, higher education, federal, multifamily, or other commercial project types is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Work closely with design teams, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel to ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, tracking costs, and helping identify and resolve potential issues to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate meetings, maintaining project records, and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with company safety standards, contract requirements, and quality control initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assisting with project buyout, vendor and subcontractor negotiations, and closeout activities including punch list completion and turnover documentation.

Job description

Michael Page is partnered with a growing Mid-Atlantic general contractor on their search for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team.

Michael Page is partnered with a growing Mid-Atlantic general contractor on their search for construction professionals to support continued expansion. Our client has evolved from a specialized contractor into a full-service construction firm delivering renovation, modernization, and new construction projects across the federal, municipal, and commercial sectors, with project values exceeding $10M. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and has a strategic plan in place to continue scaling over the next several years. With a leadership team focused on strengthening culture, developing talent, and creating opportunities for internal advancement, it is an exciting time to join the organization. Employees benefit from a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where contributions are highly visible, career progression can happen quickly, and individuals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's future success.

Description

The Assistant Project Manager - Design-Build Contractor - MD will be responsible for:

• Assisting Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Supporting budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Working closely with design teams, owners, architects, engineers, and field personnel to ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Monitoring project progress, tracking costs, and helping identify and resolve potential issues to keep projects on track.
• Coordinating meetings, maintaining project records, and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with company safety standards, contract requirements, and quality control initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assisting with project buyout, vendor and subcontractor negotiations, and closeout activities including punch list completion and turnover documentation.

Profile

The Assistant Project Manager - Design-Build Contractor - MD will have:

• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with a general contractor or design-build firm.
• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting projects through various phases of construction, including preconstruction, procurement, and project execution.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, project scheduling, budgeting, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost control processes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• A detail-oriented, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with design-build project delivery, healthcare, higher education, federal, multifamily, or other commercial project types is a plus.

Job Offer

The Assistant Project Manager - Design-Build Contractor - MD will receive:

• Competitive base salary up to $90,000, plus an end-of-year bonus opportunity.
• The opportunity to work directly with senior leadership on a diverse portfolio of projects, including government renovations, airport hangars, and other commercial developments.
• 15 days (120 hours) of paid time off, plus seven paid holidays annually.
• Medical insurance coverage with the company covering up to 80% of employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums.
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage of $20,000.
• 401(k) with a company match of 50% on up to 4% of earned salary.
• Tuition assistance to support continued professional growth and development.
• Company-provided smartphone and laptop.
• A stable, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship and advancement opportunities within a growing general contractor.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.