Assistant Project Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be instrumental in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

Your role will involve coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. You will support procurement efforts and compliance tracking, participate in site visits, and attend progress meetings to monitor construction activities and resolve issues. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of project activities, including daily logs and financial reports, help prepare monthly forecasts, billing packages, and closeout documentation, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and documentation (e.g., RFIs, submittals, change orders).

* Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams for timely delivery of materials and services.

* Support procurement efforts and track compliance.

* Participate in site visits and progress meetings to monitor construction activities and resolve issues.

* Maintain accurate records of project activities, including daily logs and financial reports.

* Prepare monthly forecasts, billing packages, and closeout documentation.

* Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

Essential Skills

* Experience working in Procore.

* Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

* 3 years of construction management experience, ideally within interior fit-out projects.

* Project coordination and commercial construction experience.

* Project scheduling expertise.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional travel to project sites as needed. The environment is supportive, with a focus on career growth, offering structured bonuses and raises based on company performance. A family-oriented company established for over 30 years, this role provides an opportunity to advance into senior leadership and potentially a project executive position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fairfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $57.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 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 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.

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