Assistant Project Manager - Large Scale Federal - Columbia, MD

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company-paid life and disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael Page in Columbia, MD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale federal construction projects in the DC metro area. You will work hands-on with government, secure facilities, and project teams, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver $5M+ initiatives.

This role requires 2–5 years in construction PM or engineering, experience with Procore or Primavera P6 is preferred, and onsite work in Columbia, MD/DC.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

On-site coordination

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Assistant Project Managers to support large-scale federal construction projects throughout the DC metro area. This role offers hands-on involvement with government, secure facility, and mission-critical projects while working alongside experienced construction leaders in a rapidly growing organization.

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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
• 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.
  

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.