Job Information
Actalent Assistant Project Manager in Sterling, Virginia
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with the overall direction, execution, and financial outcome of construction projects. This role supports larger, more complex projects and carries greater responsibility for training, guidance, and process improvement. The APM II plays a key role in coordinating field and office operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
Support project managers in day-to-day operations and project delivery.
Manage portions of project scope independently, including procurement, document control, and subcontractor coordination.
Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, including tracking milestone progress.
Issue subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and change orders with limited oversight.
Coordinate RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and other project documentation in Procore.
Support budget tracking, forecasting, and cost reporting.
Review subcontractor pay applications and verify progress for billing.
Assist in managing change events and cost impacts.
Work closely with field teams to ensure alignment of design, schedule, and installation.
Participate in quality assurance/quality control activities and site walks.
Support MEP coordination efforts including equipment procurement, installation sequencing, and commissioning activities.
Assist with startup, turnover, and project close-out documentation.
Maintain strong, professional communication with clients, vendors, engineers, and subcontractors.
Help facilitate coordination meetings and follow up on action items.
Build positive working relationships and represent the company with professionalism.
Essential Skills
4–8 years of construction experience, preferably with mission critical, data center, or technically complex projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Procore, Bluebeam.
Strong understanding of construction documents, scheduling, cost management, and field operations.
Excellent communication skills, analytical/problem-solving abilities, and the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with energy efficiency, electrical, plumbing, and low voltage systems.
Willingness to travel and work in mission critical environments.
Work Environment
This role involves reporting to the Sterling, VA office, as well as traveling to different data centers in the Manassas and Leesburg area. National travel to various data centers may be required as needed. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on respect, excellence, and shared success. Employees enjoy competitive pay, an annual bonus target, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and company holidays. Opportunities for advancement exist in this growing, high-performing company.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/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 Sterling,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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.