Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government

HITT Contracting Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health coverage (vision &–

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time off

Voluntary benefits & leave types

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc is seeking an Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager for government projects in the Washington, DC area. The role supports the project team in budgeting, scheduling, documentation, and coordination with subcontractors to deliver on-time, on-budget construction.

You will work closely with project superintendents and site teams, uphold safety standards, prepare RFP packages, and help manage pay applications while advancing project milestones and quality control.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; four-year degree strongly preferred in construction, engineering, or business.
• 2–5 years’ experience in commercial construction; experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to document and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure documentation is filed and organized.
• Assist in budget creation and management for assigned projects.
• Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
• Assist in conducting project meetings and reporting milestones.
• Set up job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay applications) and approve/pay change orders.
• Update schedules and manage project logistics.
• Assist in closeout activities and collaborate with site teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Soft skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/business

Alternative experience accepted

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government Job Description

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety
• Ensure that required documentation is filed
• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Assist in managing the closeout process
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
• Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
• Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
• Organize and manage tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is: $77,000.00 - $110,000.00. Compensation in other cities and states may vary.

HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types.

• performance-based bonuses
• premium health care coverage including vision and dental
• employer-matched 401(k)
• wellness reimbursement program
• paid holidays and time-off
• other voluntary benefits and leave types

The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Since 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be one for the top 10 general contractors in the U.S. with 16 offices nationwide. We continue to expand across the country, leading us to new locations and expanding into new work types.

HITT has a workforce of more than 3,300 team members companywide, and we’re looking for driven candidates to join our team who want to grow with us and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.