Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Lead high-impact commercial, healthcare, clean room, biopharma, and semiconductor projects with a growing industry leader.

Are you a construction professional who thrives on managing complex projects, driving results, and leading teams from groundbreaking to closeout? Join a respected and growing general contractor known for delivering innovative, high-quality projects across commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, clean room, and semiconductor environments.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, work alongside an experienced leadership team, and play a key role in shaping some of the region's most technically advanced construction projects.

Location: Wilton, CT or Brookfield, CT

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction firm specializing in commercial, healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor projects. With a reputation for quality, safety, and client satisfaction, they deliver complex projects that require technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong project leadership.

The company fosters a collaborative culture where project teams are empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and build successful client relationships while advancing their careers.

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager will oversee all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through final completion. This individual will be responsible for managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, and project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with experience managing commercial construction projects and exposure to healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, pharmaceutical, biopharma, or semiconductor environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Lead project planning, execution, and overall project delivery.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, project specifications, and safety regulations.
• Manage procurement activities, including materials and equipment delivery.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication to all stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project updates, financial reports, and progress reports to leadership and clients.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Support business objectives through exceptional project execution and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software, including Procore and Sage.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Brookfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00/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 Brookfield, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.