Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager for healthcare projects in the Falls Church area. You will assist in budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with clinical stakeholders to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of commercial construction experience, familiarity with healthcare environments, and strong communication and organizational skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years' experience in commercial construction, including GC work.
• Healthcare or occupied-space construction experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in occupied healthcare spaces, infection-control barriers.
• Develop and manage project budget for all assigned projects.
• Update project schedule and ensure quality control per healthcare standards.
• Coordinate with design teams, facilities, authorities, and inspectors to resolve field conditions.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

High school diploma

Tools

ProCore

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Adobe

Excel

PowerPoint

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 - HealthcareJob 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. Within HITT's Healthcare group, the APM supports projects such as hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, medical office buildings, imaging and laboratory spaces, and renovations within occupied healthcare environments, where patient safety, infection prevention, life safety, and continuity of operations are critical to client success. 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.ResponsibilitiesMaintain adherence to HITT's standards of safety, with particular attention to occupied healthcare spaces, infection-control barriers, interim life-safety measures, egress, and utility shutdownsEnsure that required documentation is filed, including daily reports, inspection records, photographs, as-built conditions, and shutdown logsAssist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projectsDevelop pre-construction RFP package, accounting for healthcare-specific requirements such as infection control, interim life-safety measures, and utility shutdown planningAssist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and formulating monthly owner reports, including coordination with facility representatives and clinical stakeholdersEstablish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders, with attention to specialty healthcare trades such as medical gas, controls, nurse call, and low-voltage systemsUpdate project schedule, including the master schedule and rolling three-week look-ahead; ensure project quality control, including compliance with infection-control requirements, healthcare codes, medical gas standards, and owner-specific facility protocols; establish overall project logisticsAssist in managing the closeout process, including coordination through owner/architect and facilities-team acceptanceCollaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project, anticipating issues before they affect patient care, schedule, or costAssist in developing and tracking method-of-procedure plans for utility shutdowns, tie-ins, energization, and other high-risk activities, including advance approvals, notifications, contingency planning, and post-work verificationSupport coordination with the design team, facility representatives, authorities having jurisdiction, and third-party inspectors to help resolve field conditions, RFIs, inspections, and code-compliance issues promptlyQualificationsHigh school diploma required; four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferredIn lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable2-5 years' experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor; healthcare or occupied-space construction experience a plusPrevious experience on commercial job sites strongly preferredPassion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek qualityAbility to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD EdwardsMust 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 othersIn accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:$77,000.00 - $110,000.00Compensation 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. 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.