Job Information
Actalent Assistant Project Management in Memphis, Tennessee
Job Title: Assistant Project Management
Job Description
The Project Management Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the project management team by coordinating schedules, tracking material and logistical needs, facilitating communication with subcontractors, and assisting with documentation and reporting. This role ensures that daily project activities run efficiently and align with project timelines and quality expectations.
Responsibilities
Assist with material look-ahead planning, ensuring materials are identified, ordered, and tracked.
Support logistics coordination, including deliveries, storage planning, and on-site movement.
Assist with procurement management, including research, quoting, and tracking purchase orders.
Manage RFIs (Requests for Information), including submission, tracking, and follow-up.
Support CER (Change Event Request) management and documentation.
Help maintain project schedule updates in coordination with the project management team.
Perform progress tracking by collecting field data to update project status.
Provide general subcontractor coordination support, ensuring communication and timely responses.
Assist with third-party inspections scheduling and the tracking and management of equipment deliveries, FedEx shipments, and maintenance needs.
Assist with device placement coordination for field installations.
Perform site observations and document findings for project management review.
Communicate issues, delays, or coordination needs to the project team.
Essential Skills
Familiarity with construction workflows and terminology.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Ability to track multiple tasks and follow up with subcontractors and vendors.
Proficiency in Procore or similar project management tools (preferred).
Strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities.
Work Environment
The role requires working closely with the project management team and subcontractors, often in a construction setting. Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore is preferred, as it will be a key resource in managing project schedules and documentation. The work involves coordinating logistics, procurement, and inspections, ensuring that project timelines and quality expectations are met.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $63.00/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 Memphis,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.