Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Location: Wilton, CT

Build Your Career with a Growing Construction Team

We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help deliver complex construction projects across commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, clean room, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing environments. This is a great opportunity for a motivated construction professional looking to grow with a company that offers challenging projects, strong mentorship, and clear advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project execution from award through closeout.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Help maintain project schedules and ensure milestones are met.
• Utilize Procore, MS Project, Sage, and Bluebeam to manage project performance.
• Support multiple projects ranging from $500K to $20M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of construction project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience with commercial construction projects; clean room, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or semiconductor experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and take-offs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Sage, or similar construction software.

Why Join Us?

• Strong pipeline of exciting and technically challenging projects.
• Clear career growth into Project Manager and leadership roles.
• Collaborative team-focused culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match, health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/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 Wilton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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 ziprecruiter.com 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.