Assistant Project Manager

Compu Dynamics • Chantilly, VA

13d • $65,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, executes tasks with increasing ownership and provides support to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs). The APM will engage with vendors, partners, and customers, develop project documentation, and coordinate field and office operations.

Requirements

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Procore preferred).
• Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent education and experience.
• 1+ years of project management or construction-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
• Commercial contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.

Responsibilities

• Contact and follow up with vendors and partners to support project goals.
• Build rapport with customers under PM direction.
• Draft team structure, project logistics, and approach summaries for PM review.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders.
• Run smaller meetings and record notes accurately in Procore.
• Help prepare and distribute status reports to stakeholders.
• Coordinates daily and weekly activities with supers and partners.
• Complete initial project setup in Procore—update directories, assign roles, upload documents, create meeting events, and configure distribution lists with PM guidance.
• Support creation and distribution of JHA and Site Specific Safety Plan; track certifications and training completion.
• Build and update master project schedules and 3-week look-ahead in Procore with input from PM.
• Develop and maintain WBS and MOPs with some independence.
• Prepare and log submittals, RFIs, and responses in Procore under PM supervision.
• Manages portions of the close-out process with guidance.
• Help PM organize budget by cost code and enter data in Procore.
• Track costs and progress against budget, with supervision.
• Review and code timesheets and vendor invoices; confirm accuracy against budgets and PO values; submit to PM for approval.
• Draft and manage change orders with PM guidance.
• Order materials and monitor delivery with vendor follow-up.
• Monitor work and help resolve minor quality issues.
• Lead inspections under PM guidance and document findings.
• Track safety logs and collaborate with the safety team.
• File and organize owner contracts and amendments in Procore; track revisions and distribute updates to the team.
• Draft and submit change orders for PM review; track approvals and maintain communication with vendors and clients.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing and scope.
• Update risk logs and assist with mitigation planning.
• Help manage permit records and compliance logs.
• Delegate daily activities with supervision.
• Contribute to positive and respectful team culture.
• Help allocate team members to meet project deadlines.
• Provide informal feedback and accept coaching from PMs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit-sharing
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tool Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED