Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal - Columbia, MD

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

401(k) match 4%

Company-paid life and disability

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

MPI is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal in Columbia, MD to support planning, execution, and delivery of federal constructions valued at $5M+. The role requires coordinating subs, vendors, clients, and internal teams across all phases.

The successful candidate will manage scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and procurement for government and SCIF projects, ensuring compliance and reporting to stakeholders. Proficiency with Procore or Primavera P6 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in construction project management or project engineering.
• Experience supporting federal, government, military, or secure facility projects preferred.
• SCIF, mission-critical, or highly regulated construction environments a plus.
• Experience on projects valued at $5M+.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project documentation, and coordination.
• Familiarity with Procore and/or Primavera P6 preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD and/or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Assist PMs with planning, execution, and delivery of federal construction projects valued at $5M+.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal project teams throughout all phases.
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, document control, and procurement activities.
• Help manage government, federal, and SCIF construction projects ensuring client compliance.
• Track project progress, reporting, and updates to stakeholders.
• Use Procore and/or Primavera P6 to support project execution.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and client interactions.
• Assist with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure delivery.

Skills

PM experience

Federal projects

SCIF experience

Project budgeting

Procore/Primavera

Communication

Onsite work

Background investigations

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

• Recession-proof GC with a $70M+ government project pipeline!


• Fast-track growth on high-profile federal & SCIF projects!

About Our Client

Our client is an established construction firm has spent over two decades building a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-security projects across the Mid-Atlantic region. Known for its collaborative culture and long-term stability, the company offers employees exposure to challenging work, career advancement opportunities, and a consistent backlog of projects regardless of market conditions.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal - Columbia, MD will be responsible for:

• Assist Project Managers with the planning, execution, and delivery of federal construction projects valued at $5M+.


• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal project teams throughout all phases of construction.


• Support project scheduling, budgeting, document control, and procurement activities.


• Help manage government, federal, and SCIF construction projects while ensuring compliance with client requirements.


• Track project progress, maintain reporting, and communicate updates to project stakeholders.


• Utilize construction management software such as Procore and/or Primavera P6 to support project execution.


• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and client interactions.


• Assist with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project closeout documentation.


• Work closely with senior leadership and project executives to ensure successful project delivery.

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

A successful Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal - Columbia, MD should have:

• 2-5 years of construction project management or project engineering experience.


• Experience supporting federal, government, military, or secure facility projects preferred.


• Exposure to SCIF, mission-critical, or highly regulated construction environments is a plus.


• Experience working on projects valued at $5M or greater.


• Strong understanding of construction processes, project documentation, and coordination.


• Familiarity with Procore and/or Primavera P6 preferred.


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work onsite in Columbia, MD and/or Washington, DC project locations.


• Ability to successfully complete an extensive background investigation and provide professional references.

What's on Offer

The Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal - Columbia, MD will receive:

• Competitive salary - $80,000 to $95,000.


• Annual performance bonus up to 10%


• 401(k) match up to 4%


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• 3 weeks PTO


• Long-term career growth within a stable, expanding business


• Work on complex federal and secure facility projects up to $70M+.


• Join a growing organization with a substantial backlog of recession-resistant work.


• Clear career advancement opportunities working directly with experienced leadership.


• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, PTO, subsidized healthcare, and company-paid life and disability coverage.