Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Construction)
Job Description
We are seeking a mid-level Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will oversee in-house bid coordination for hotels and car washes and should have at least two years of experience managing a diverse portfolio of commercial projects valued at over $10M. Projects may include firehouses, medical facilities, retail spaces, hotels, apartments, pharmacies, and multifamily or mixed-use developments. Experience with ground-up or design-build projects is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Coordinate all activities with the Superintendent and project team.
Take full ownership of project finances.
Organize, understand, and maintain up-to-date contract documents.
Prepare the project construction schedule with the Superintendent and required subcontractor input.
Coordinate the intent and implementation of the final project budget.
Issue all subcontracts.
Plan and schedule projects.
Prepare a master submittal schedule and submittal log.
Conduct regular owner and subcontractor coordination and preconstruction meetings.
Manage and resolve all project-specific issues.
Process all subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
Prepare, distribute, and acquire approval of all Owner Change Order Requests.
Prepare and distribute all subcontractor Change Orders and associated budget revisions.
Prepare and distribute monthly Owner Applications for payment.
Oversee all project administrative logs and close-out activities.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager.
Experience with commercial projects such as hotels, apartments, firehouses, pharmacies, and car washes.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with projects valued at $3M+.
Strong communication and organization skills.
Experience in construction management and project coordination.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with ground-up projects valued at $3M+.
Background from a general contractor is a plus.
A degree in construction is a plus but not required.
Willingness to learn and adapt to company processes.
Work Environment
The role is based in our Chesapeake office. The company is experiencing growth in the Hampton Roads area and is nearing completion of a new office to accommodate a larger staff. The work environment offers competitive pay, direct access to company leadership, opportunities for advancement, and a strong backlog of projects.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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