Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager (Construction) We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a large, long-term project at Howard Hospital in Washington, DC. This role requires an individual to support project managers on-site, providing document support, scheduling, and managing subcontractor selection and progress meetings. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a general contractor in a project support capacity and ideally possess healthcare project experience. Responsibilities: Support project managers with document management, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Assist the Project Manager with various projects for private, federal, and local government clients, focusing on interior contracts up to $1.8M. Create and manage submittal logs, transmittals, change orders, and project directories to guide project direction. Manage various contracts and vendor relationships. Collaborate with superintendents to obtain field information. Apply innovative and effective management techniques to enhance performance. Potentially handle financial aspects of projects. Manage multiple tasks and perform any related duties as required or assigned. Additional responsibilities may arise based on business and client needs. Essential Skills: Strong experience with high-profile customer and project engagement. Proficiency in document management and paperwork support, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with schedule management and construction management software. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Project management and construction management expertise. Proficiency in change order management and RFIs. Experience in project engineering and commercial construction. Work Environment: The position will be based on-site at Howard Hospital, engaging in a multi-year project with support from a large team. The work involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires adaptability to innovative project management techniques. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Largo, MD. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/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 Largo, MD. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.