Assistant Project Manager - Government + Secure Projects - D.C.

Michael Page US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with match

3 weeks PTO + paid holidays

Yearly bonus

Job summary

MPI is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Government + Secure Projects in the D.C. area. This role supports senior leadership on complex projects, coordinating teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will bring 2+ years in GC project management, experience with SCIF or federal work, and proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, and Procore, with strong communication and organization skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience on SCIF, corporate interiors or federal projects preferred.
• Exposure to project financials, budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Familiarity with Procore construction management software.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting overall coordination and execution of project activities in collaboration with senior project leadership.
• Assisting in managing and developing team members to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Helping maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Providing support in administering contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Assisting in developing, updating, and communicating project schedules.
• Contributing to budget tracking, cost management, and financial reporting processes.
• Reviewing and help interpret project reports to monitor alignment with budget and timeline expectations.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control efforts across project activities.
• Assisting in identifying potential risks and contribute to mitigation planning, negotiations, and decision-making processes.

Skills

Project management

SCIF/federal projects

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Procore

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Job description

• Strong tenured employees with a recession proof business!
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities!

About Our Client

My client is an established General Contractor that is continuing to grow its presence across the DC market.

They have been in business for 20+ years and specialize in large scale government and secure environment projects, including anti terrorism, SCIF construction, and complex projects valued up to $70M+.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Large scale government projects averaging 70,000+ SF
• Strong pipeline of work, including a current 5 year contract with a major international financial institution
• Projects across the US with opportunities to work on international projects
• Competitive compensation packages + annual bonus potential up to 20%
• Strong company culture with a real emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent long term growth potential
• 110 person organization with strong employee retention
• Leadership team with 13+ years of tenure
• Opportunity to work on complex, high profile projects that you won't find with every contractor

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager - Government + Secure Projects - D.C. will be responsible for:

• Supporting overall coordination and execution of project activities in collaboration with senior project leadership
• Assisting in managing and developing team members to enhance performance and professional growth
• Helping maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors
• Provideing support in administering contracts and subcontract agreements
• Assisting in developing, updating, and communicating project schedules
• Contributing to budget tracking, cost management, and financial reporting processes
• Reviewing and help interpret project reports to monitor alignment with budget and timeline expectations
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control efforts across project activities
• Assisting in identifying potential risks and contribute to mitigation planning, negotiations, and decision-making processes

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.

The Successful Applicant

The Assistant Project Manager - Government + Secure Projects - D.C. should have:

• 2+ years of project management experience with a general contractor
• Experience working on SCIF, corporate interiors or federal projects (preferred)
• Exposure to project financials, budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

The Assistant Project Manager - Government + Secure Projects - D.C. may receive:

• Competitive base salary up to $95k (depending on previous experience)
• Healthcare
• 401(k) with match
• 3 weeks PTO + paid holidays
• Opportunity to work on secure federal projects up to $70M
• Yearly bonus structure