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Assistant PM - Builder Developer - Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, Maryland Permanent USD100,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
Join a nationally recognized multifamily developer and builder delivering high-profile residential communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle while providing strong career growth within a vertically integrated organization with a significant development pipeline.
  • Join a top builder developer in the US
  • Work on a $1B+ Mid-Atlantic multifamily development pipeline

About Our Client

This leading multifamily real estate organization is a fully integrated developer, general contractor, and property management company with approximately 900 employees nationwide. The company specializes in market-rate, affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing communities and has developed tens of thousands of apartment homes across the country. The Assistant Project Manager will join a growing Mid-Atlantic platform supporting large-scale residential developments from preconstruction through completion. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with both development and construction teams, while the Assistant Project Manager role provides a clear path for long-term advancement within a financially stable and expanding organization.

Job Description

  • Assist with overall project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Support bid solicitation, scope development, subcontractor procurement, and buyout activities.
  • Help generate and maintain project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost tracking reports.
  • Assist with contract administration, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor negotiations.
  • Coordinate submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, permits, and project documentation.
  • Partner with project teams to monitor construction schedules and identify potential delays.
  • Support the Assistant Project Manager function through weekly schedule updates and progress tracking.
  • Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with field coordination and project communication.
  • Conduct site visits to review quality, compliance, and progress against project plans.
  • Help manage inspections, testing reports, occupancy requirements, warranties, and closeout documentation.
  • Support safety initiatives by coordinating subcontractor compliance documentation and project safety meetings.
  • Attend project meetings with owners, consultants, lenders, municipalities, and construction teams.
  • Maintain project records, meeting minutes, logs, and reporting requirements.
  • The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and aligned with quality standards.
  • Work closely with leadership and field teams to proactively resolve project challenges and support successful project delivery.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting or managing multifamily construction projects.
  • Experience with wood-frame multifamily, apartment, affordable housing, mixed-income, or market-rate residential developments.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, document control, and contract administration.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain project organization.
  • Experience reviewing submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction documentation.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience with Timberline, Bluebeam, Adobe, and On-Screen Takeoff is a plus.
  • OSHA 10 certification preferred.
  • First Aid/AED training preferred.
  • Additional safety certifications are a plus.
  • Stable employment history with a demonstrated track record of project success.
  • Valid driver's license required.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $100,000 - $115,000
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Gas card
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
  • Professional development, training, and certification opportunities
  • Employee referral and recognition programs
  • Long-term career advancement within a growing national organization



Please apply to be considered for this position!

Contact
Patrick Stafstrom
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117656

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Gaithersburg
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Patrick Stafstrom
Job Reference
JN-102026-7117656
 

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