Onsite Construction Project Assistant Manager

Actalent; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in the administration and coordination of construction projects. You will handle planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes and documentation to keep teams aligned on milestones.

Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and stakeholders, monitor schedules, assist procurement, review drawings and specs, and ensure safety and compliance on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction project management or a related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction processes, contract documents, and project controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with overall project administration and coordination.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules and help identify potential delays or issues.
• Assist with procurement and material tracking.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support project reporting and maintain accurate project records.
• Attend project meetings and assist with communication between office and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and project procedures.

Skills

PM experience

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting & cost tracking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in the administration and coordination of construction projects. You will handle planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes and documentation to keep teams aligned on milestones.

Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, consultants and stakeholders, monitor schedules, assist procurement, review drawings and specs, and ensure safety and compliance on site.