Assistant Project Manager - Occupied Healthcare - NoVA

Chantilly, Virginia Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to manage complex healthcare renovation projects within active hospital environments, requiring a strong balance of technical expertise and professionalism. You'll lead project teams, collaborate with clients, and ensure successful delivery while working in fast-paced, highly sensitive settings.
  • High-impact hospital projects in active, mission-critical spaces
  • Family-oriented culture with strong leadership accessibility

About Our Client

This growing general contractor has carved out a strong niche in highly specialized renovation work within operational and sensitive environments. With a focus on precision, safety, and collaboration, they deliver complex projects that require careful execution around ongoing operations, earning long-term partnerships across major institutions in the region.
Despite their growth, the company maintains a tight-knit, entrepreneurial culture where employees work directly with executive leadership and have meaningful input on the business. Backed by strong values and a stable project pipeline, they are expanding into new markets while creating long-term ownership opportunities for their team.
Highlights:

  • ~25+ employees with plans for continued growth
  • Strong presence across Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and Maryland
  • Expanding into Richmond and Baltimore markets
  • Long-term partnerships with major healthcare systems

Job Description

  • Manage projects from preconstruction through completion in active environments
  • Lead and coordinate field teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, and client communication
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety, cleanliness, and operational protocols
  • Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and project documentation
  • Navigate challenges unique to occupied and mission-critical spaces
  • Drive collaboration across internal teams and client stakeholders

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

  • 3-5+ years of project management or assistant project management experience
  • Experience in commercial construction; healthcare experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to manage work in active/occupied environments is a plus
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Professionalism and attention to detail in sensitive work environments
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire for growth and ownership
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field preferred



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary:
    • APM: $85K-$100K
  • Performance-driven growth opportunities
  • $500/month vehicle allowance (PM level)
  • EZ-Pass reimbursement
  • Health insurance (54% employer paid, begins day 1)
  • HSA contribution:
    • $2,500 individual / $5,000 family
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO (2-3 weeks, with updates in progress) + 7 holidays
  • ESOP program in development (ownership opportunity)
  • Opportunity to work directly with leadership, including CEO



Contact
Caroline Chang
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056377

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chantilly
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Caroline Chang
Job Reference
JN-072026-7056377