Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Construction

We’re seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support local construction projects in the Milwaukee area. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced Project Managers and field teams.

We’re committed to developing future leaders—if you bring the drive to learn, we’ll provide the training, mentorship, and exposure to help you grow your career.

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination and operations
• Assist in developing and maintaining construction schedules, including short-term lookaheads
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand scope and timelines
• Track daily progress, production, and project milestones
• Help prepare reports on schedule updates and project status
• Attend site and coordination meetings with internal teams and subcontractors
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Track labor, materials, and equipment to support cost control efforts
• Update project tracking systems and databases with daily field information
• Help identify potential risks to schedule or budget and support mitigation planning

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in construction project management
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site at local Milwaukee-area projects

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and grow in the construction industry
• Detail-oriented and organized
• A strong communicator who works well in a team environment
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Interested in building a long-term career in project management

• Based on local construction projects in the Milwaukee area
• Combination of field and office work
• Fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Regular interaction with project managers, engineers, and field teams

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Green Bay, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Green Bay,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.