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Assistant Project Manager (Federal Construction)

Upper Marlboro, Maryland Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing general contractor as an Assistant Project Manager supporting large-scale federal construction projects throughout the Washington, DC region. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll play a key role in project coordination, documentation management, scheduling, and execution while gaining exposure to complex, high-security environments.
  • Work on high-profile federal construction projects up to $70M
  • Earn up to 20% bonus with strong growth and promotion potential

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and financially secure construction business with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the government sector. With a collaborative culture, robust project pipeline, and commitment to employee development, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Supporting Project Managers with the successful delivery of large-scale federal construction projects.
  • Coordinating project documentation, schedules, subcontractors, and project communications.
  • Assisting with project planning, procurement, budgeting, and cost tracking.
  • Managing and maintaining project records through Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other project management platforms.
  • Participating in site visits and collaborating closely with field teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Supporting project scheduling activities and tracking progress against delivery timelines.
  • Working closely with senior leadership and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.



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

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

  • Minimum 3 years of construction project management or assistant project management experience.
  • Previous experience supporting federal construction projects is required.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
  • Experience using SharePoint.
  • Bluebeam experience is preferred.
  • AutoCAD experience is highly desirable.
  • P6 scheduling experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication, orgaization, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment.

What's on Offer

Why you should apply for the Assistant Project Manager role:

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale federal projects valued up to $70M.
  • Annual bonus potential of up to 20% on top of base salary.
  • Join a recession-resistant business with a substantial project pipeline.
  • Strong company culture focused on teamwork, development, and internal growth.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and clear opportunities for career progression.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067377

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Upper Marlboro
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067377
 

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