Traveling Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Traveling Assistant Project Manager (Pacific West)

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will support project managers on diverse projects, varying in complexity, and may independently handle smaller, less complex projects. This role involves managing and acting as a coordinator and project liaison to clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are achieved within the designated timeframe and budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for engineering and/or construction projects.
• Support the Project Management team in developing RFP packages, handling the bid and selection process, and creating detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage contractor submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify contractor compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and material management programs.
• Execute contracts, including change order management, field change directives, invoice approvals, and schedule management.
• Assist with project controls, including project cost reporting, scheduling, establishing project work breakdown structures, project setup and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Develop internal and external reports, including project budgeting, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and project status reports.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as necessary.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Adhere to safety programs, trainings, and policies, promoting and managing Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 4 years of applicable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline project team environment.
• Experience with Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Field experience in heavy industrial construction, particularly in power delivery, power generation, and mining.
• Experience managing safety and health performance.
• Proficiency in managing contractors and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Work Environment

This role requires extensive travel, approximately 90-100% of the time, with most projects located in the northwest including Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The main base is in Vancouver, WA, with flexibility for remote work as needed. The typical schedule includes two weeks of travel followed by a four-day weekend. Employees are entitled to 30 remote/work-from-home days per year. The company offers a flexible 9-80 work schedule and a variety of benefits, including a lucrative bonus structure, company-matched 401k, ESOP program, and comprehensive training and development opportunities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Employee Ownership (ESOP): Automatic enrollment, no cost to employees, profit-sharing through ownership. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, wellness programs, and virtual care options. Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, defined benefit and contribution pension plans, profit sharing, stock bonus. Insurance Coverage: Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, critical illness, and group accident insurance. Time Away: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and flexible time-off policies. Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, dependent care support, transportation and parking reimbursement. Career Development: Professional development programs, training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,000 - $170,000