Assistant Project Manager

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager will help steer construction projects from early planning stages through final completion. This position focuses on coordinating day-to-day project activity, keeping documentation organized, assisting with scheduling and estimating, and helping ensure work is delivered on schedule and within budget.

Employment Details

Location: Falls Church, VA

Employment type: Direct hire, full-time, onsite.

Compensation: Starting at $73,000 and up, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have either a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, or at least 5 years of comparable experience without a degree. Prior exposure to commercial and/or industrial general contracting is required, along with experience estimating and overseeing both self-performed work and subcontracted work. A strong grasp of construction methods used in commercial and institutional renovation projects is also needed.

Strong ability with spreadsheets, email, and construction management software is expected.

Preferred Certifications

It is preferred that the candidate already holds, or can obtain within 6 months, one or more of the following: OSHA 30, First Aid, CPR, CQC Certification (USACE/NAVFAC), EIT (Engineer in Training), or Associate Constructor (AC).

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, regularly move around job sites, climb ladders and stairs, and carry out inspections. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is also required.

Key Duties

The assistant project manager will keep project controls and tracking systems current, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, costs, and quality records. The role also includes reviewing shop drawings and submittals, helping manage change requests with pricing and supporting documents, assisting with estimates, quantity takeoffs, and proposals, and contributing to schedule development and maintenance.

Additional duties include coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams; spotting project risks or issues and helping resolve them; maintaining compliance with contract obligations and safety standards; assisting with closeout, reporting, and project documentation; and taking part in meetings, site visits, and professional development activities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, comfortable with analysis, and able to communicate well while working closely with others. A solid understanding of construction workflows and the project lifecycle is important, as is the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once. Willingness to travel to job sites when needed is also expected.

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