Assistant Project Manager (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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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