Assistant Project Manager - Interiors Construction

Your New Company

Hays is partnered with a highly respected and rapidly growing commercial interiors General Contractor seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join its highly collaborative team in Northern Virginia. With an impressive backlog of negotiated work, long-standing client relationships, and an exceptionally high level of repeat business, the company continues to experience sustained growth and is investing heavily in its project management team. This is an opportunity to join a contractor that combines the stability of an established business with the energy, flexibility, and entrepreneurial culture of a growing company. You'll work alongside a highly experienced Project Manager and Leadership team who are committed to developing their people and promoting from within.

If you are currently at an Assistant Project Manager seeking further growth and aspire to be promoted to a Project Manager position in the next 12-18 months, this is a great position for you to get infront of!

Your New Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will assist commercial interior construction projects from preconstruction through turnover, taking full ownership of project strategy, financial performance, client relationships, and successful execution. This is not a role where you'll be buried in paperwork or managing a single long-duration project for years at a time. Instead, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of fast-paced interior construction projects, giving you the opportunity to be involved in multiple clients, work with a variety of project teams, and see the direct impact of your work on a regular basis.

As your skill set develops, you will get the opportunity to run your own work as the lead PM.

Projects typically range from $300K to $2M+ and include:

• Corporate Office Interiors
• Workplace Renovations
• Tenant Fit-Outs
• Corporate Headquarters
• Medical & Healthcare Facilities
• Government & Federal Interiors
• Retail & Hospitality Renovations
• Occupied Space Renovations
• Capital Improvement Projects

With dedicated support from estimating, accounting, and operational leadership teams, you'll be empowered to focus on what great Project Managers do best: driving projects, leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful outcomes.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This opportunity offers:

• A strong pipeline of negotiated and repeat-client work
• The ability to manage interesting, highly visible interiors projects across multiple sector
• Direct access to leadership and decision-maker
• Significant autonomy and trust
• A collaborative environment without unnecessary bureaucracy
• The opportunity to build long-term relationships with some of the region's most respected clients
• Clear advancement opportunities into Project Manager and beyond.

If you enjoy the fast pace of interiors construction, thrive in a client-facing environment, and want to be recognized for your contribution, this is the type of company where top performers build long-term careers.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 2+ years of experience with a Commercial General Contractor.
• Experience managing commercial interior construction projects valued between $300K and $2M+.
• Background in office interiors, tenant fit-outs, healthcare, government, retail, or similar commercial projects.
• Experience in being involved in project budgets, schedules, subcontractor management, contracts, and project admin.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working closely with Superintendents and field personnel to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Washington DC and Northern Virginia project locations.

What's In It For You?

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $110,000
• Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus up to 10%
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance of $600
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Family Healthcare Plans Available
• 3 Weeks PTO + Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Clear Career Path into Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, and Leadership Positions

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected contractors in the DMV market at a time of continued growth. You'll be trusted to run your projects, supported by an experienced leadership team, and exposed to a steady stream of challenging and rewarding interior construction work. If you're an Assistant Project Manager looking for a company where your contributions are valued, your career can continue to grow, and your projects make a visible impact across the region, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, contact Scott Kinson directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or apply with an updated resume.