Assistant Project Manager

Actalent

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • $60,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Construction)Job DescriptionJoin a growing team as a Project Manager Assistant where you will play a key role in coordinating in-house bids for hotels and car washes. This is an excellent opportunity for those with satisfactory experience in commercial project management, looking to grow into a Project Manager role.Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all activities with the Superintendent and project team.
  • Manage all project finances and maintain up-to-date contract documents.
  • Prepare the project construction schedule with input from the Superintendent and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate the final project budget and issue all subcontracts.
  • Plan and schedule projects, and prepare a master submittal schedule and submittal log.
  • Conduct regular owner and subcontractor coordination and preconstruction meetings.
  • Administer the resolution of all project-specific issues and process all subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms.
  • Prepare, distribute, and acquire approval of all Owner Change Order Requests.
  • 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.
Essential Skills
  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing commercial projects.
  • Experience with a diverse portfolio including fire houses, medical facilities, retail, hotels, apartments, pharmacies, and mixed-use projects valued at $10M+.
  • Ability to work independently and manage project finances.
  • Strong skills in project coordination, communication, and organization.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in commercial contracts administration or as a Project Manager Assistant.
  • Ground up experience on projects $3M+ is preferred.
  • Experience with processing submittals and bid packages.
  • Construction degree is a plus but not required.
  • Experience from a general contractor is a plus.
Work EnvironmentWork from our Chesapeake office in a growing company in Hampton Roads. The team is completing a new office to accommodate a larger staff. Enjoy competitive pay, direct access to ownership, and opportunities for advancement with a strong backlog of projects.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options.

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