Assistant Project Manager (Government Construction)

Columbia, Maryland Permanent USD80,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
Join a well-established general contractor as an Assistant Project Manager supporting complex government, federal, and secure facility construction projects throughout the Washington, DC region. You'll work closely with experienced project leadership, helping drive project execution, coordination, scheduling, documentation, and overall project success.
  • Work on high-profile government and SCIF projects up to $70M
  • Fast-track your career with a growing, recession-resistant contractor

About Our Client

Our client is a respected construction firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-security projects for government and institutional clients. With a strong project pipeline, collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development, they offer exceptional long-term career growth and stability.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Assisting Project Managers and Project Executives with the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects.
  • Supporting large-scale government, federal, and secure facility projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Managing project documentation, submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and project tracking systems.
  • Coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders to maintain project schedules and budgets.
  • Participating in project meetings and contributing to problem-solving and project delivery efforts.
  • Assisting with scheduling activities and project reporting using industry-standard software.
  • Supporting quality control, safety initiatives, and compliance requirements on active projects.

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:

  • 2-5 years of construction experience in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role.
  • Experience supporting government, federal, or secure facility construction projects preferred.
  • Exposure to projects valued at $5M or greater.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar platforms preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Experience working with subcontractors, schedules, and project documentation.
  • Must be capable of passing an extensive background investigation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

Reasons to apply for this Assistant Project Manager role:

    • Opportunity to work on unique government and secure facility projects that few contractors can offer.
    • Strong backlog of work providing long-term stability and career security.
    • Clear growth path within a rapidly expanding organization.
    • Collaborative team environment with experienced leadership and mentorship opportunities.
    • Competitive compensation package including bonus potential, 401(k) match, medical benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and three weeks of PTO.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jessica Grocer
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109473

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Columbia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jessica Grocer
Job Reference
JN-092026-7109473
 

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