Assistant Project Manager

Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, execution, and financial outcome of construction projects. This role supports larger, more complex projects and carries greater responsibility for training, guidance, and process improvement. The PM plays a key role in coordinating field and office operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage portions of project scope independently, including procurement, document control, and subcontractor coordination.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, including tracking milestone progress.
• Issue subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders with limited oversight.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project documentation in Procore.
• Support budget tracking, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Review subcontractor pay applications and verify progress for billing.
• Assist in managing change events and cost impacts.
• Work closely with field teams to ensure alignment of design, schedule, and installation.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality control activities and site walks.
• Support MEP coordination efforts including equipment procurement, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with startup, turnover, and project close-out documentation.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with clients, vendors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Help facilitate coordination meetings and follow up on action items.
• Build positive working relationships and represent the company with professionalism.

Essential Skills

• 4–8 years of construction experience, preferably with mission critical, data center, or technically complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Procore, Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, cost management, and field operations.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical/problem-solving abilities, and the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with energy efficiency, electrical, plumbing, and low voltage systems.
• Willingness to travel and work in mission critical environments.

Work Environment

This role involves reporting to the Sterling, VA office, as well as traveling to different data centers in the Manassas and Leesburg area. National travel to various data centers may be required as needed. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on respect, excellence, and shared success. Employees enjoy competitive pay, an annual bonus target, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and company holidays. Opportunities for advancement exist in this growing, high-performing company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.