What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Actalent?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team due to an unexpected early retirement. This role involves supporting projects along the East Coast, with the flexibility to work from either Baltimore or Virginia Beach offices. The position requires frequent travel to job sites for meetings and coordination.
Responsibilities- Support the Project Manager with all contract documents.
- Communicate with subcontractors regarding all paperwork, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Collaborate with the team to create project budgets and schedules.
- Utilize Procore and other project management software to upload necessary documents.
- Attend on-site progress meetings and communicate effectively with leadership.
- Experience with contract documents and construction management.
- Proficiency in Procore and other project management software.
- Ability to manage construction documents, RFIs, and commercial construction projects.
- Skills in project engineering and project scheduling.
- Experience in subcontractor selection.
- Strong skills in budget creation and scheduling.
The position involves working both in the office and on-site with the project team. The office environment is small, with fewer than 10 people, allowing for close collaboration. Expect heavy travel to various job sites. This opportunity offers a chance to join a newly independent general contractor with significant growth potential and a large project portfolio.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $38 - $48