Assistant Project Manager
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Engineering
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Construction
Assistant Project Manager General (VA)
Location:
Glen Allen, VA
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
- Position Type:
Contract - Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $48.00–$55.00 / Hour (USD)
- Travel Requirements: 10% — DMV/MVR must be part of the background check
- Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.
Key Responsibilities- Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
- Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, and material management programs.
- Execute contracts including: change order management/field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
- Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
- Assist with the development of internal and external reports including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
- Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
- Close out contract and project documentation.
- Adhere to the client's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice.
- High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owners, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree from an accredited program is required. (School must be accredited; internship experience does not count toward the years of experience requirement.)
- Minimum 5 years of applicable experience required.
Physical Requirements
- This is an onsite position.
- Eligible for flex 9/80 schedule.
- Travel requirement: 10% — DMV/MVR must be part of the background check.
- Driving is required (MVR check will be conducted).
- Selected candidate must undergo a Dominion background check in addition to the Standard Background check with MVR. This process can take 6 weeks to 2–3 months depending on when Dominion processes it. The selected candidate cannot start at all — including any training — until the Dominion background check is completed and cleared. The hiring manager will provide the green light once clearance is confirmed.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications,…
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