Assistant Project Manager – School Modernization

Procon Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental insurance

401(K) plan

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Capital Construction Program in Washington, DC. The role involves managing school modernization, renovations, and facility upgrades throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, design, construction, turnover, and closeout.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience in educational facilities or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 2+ years supporting construction, engineering, facilities, or capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of construction processes and project controls.
• Familiarity with documents, change orders, RFIs, and closeout procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to juggle priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with educational, public-sector, healthcare, or institutional projects preferred.
• Experience collaborating with Owner’s Representatives, CM firms, GCs, or public agencies.
• Familiarity with scheduling software like Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with DCPS modernization and capital improvement projects.
• Assist through planning, procurement, design, construction, closeout, and turnover.
• Support scope development, RFP prep, contractor procurement, and consultant coordination.
• Track schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, site visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance related to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Review submittals, RFIs, minutes, payments, change orders, and closeout materials.
• Maintain accurate project files and documentation control.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project controls

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Scheduling software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Document management platforms

Job description

Procon seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Capital Construction Program in Washington, DC. The role involves managing school modernization, renovations, and facility upgrades throughout the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, design, construction, turnover, and closeout.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience in educational facilities or