Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Job Description

We are seeking a contract Assistant Project Manager to join our team and support our current staff. Due to recent changes, our team is currently lean, and this role is crucial to help manage our workload. This position has the potential to become permanent based on performance and ongoing project demands.

• Manage both Tenant Improvement (TI) and Base-Build projects ranging from $500k to $5 million.
• Oversee projects in various sectors including retail, restaurant strip centers, assisted living, and childcare.
• Create project schedules and budgets.
• Select and manage subcontractors.
• Assist in the estimating process for larger projects.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the team and run progress meetings.

• Experience in project management, specifically in construction.
• Ability to create and manage construction schedules and budgets.
• Proficiency in subcontractor selection and management.
• Experience with commercial construction and project coordination.
• Knowledge of RFI, change orders, and construction documents.

• Experience with project management software.
• Experience in budget and schedule management.
• Familiarity with submittals and change orders.

You will be working in the office five days a week, with occasional visits to job sites and attendance at progress meetings. The team is currently small, with three members in the office and five superintendents, offering the opportunity for quick advancement into leadership roles.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lutherville Timonium, MD.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/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 Lutherville Timonium,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

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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.

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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.