Assistant Project Manager Jobs

1,724 jobs found — updated daily

Assistant Project Manager

Compu DynamicsChantilly, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, providing tactical project execution and administrative support to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs). This role executes tasks with increasing ownership, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The APM will engage with vendors, partners, and customers, develop project documentation, and coordinate field and office operations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma and/or equivalent education and experience
  • 1+ years of project management or construction-related experience
  • 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.

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.
  • Basic understanding of power distribution and low-voltage system components.
  • Basic understanding of general construction requirements and mechanical equipment installation.
  • Interest in white space/data center design and operation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with vendors and partners; execute outreach and relationship-building efforts under PM guidance.
  • Build rapport with customers and serve as a trusted liaison under supervision.
  • Act as the main point of contact between project stakeholders under PM direction.
  • Conduct and document team and customer meetings, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and adjust project schedules with oversight.
  • Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) with some independence.
  • Coordinate project activities with superintendents, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Manage submittits, RFIs, and coordination processes under PM direction.
  • Manage portions of the close-out process, including inspections, documentation, and final handover to the customer.
  • Assist the PM to break out estimates by cost code and enter into Procore.
  • Track project financial progress with supervision.
  • Prepare and manage change orders under guidance.
  • Order project materials and manage vendor relationships with oversight.
  • Monitor compliance with project specifications and drawings; support resolution of non-conforming work.
  • Conduct inspections and manage quality processes under PM guidance.
  • Track site safety compliance and collaborate with the Safety team on corrective actions.
  • Draft and organize contract documents, including owner/prime contracts and change orders.
  • Assist in procurement negotiations with partners and vendors.
  • Help manage customer contracts and document disputes or claims.
  • Support risk tracking and mitigation planning.
  • Assist in securing permits and tracking code compliance.
  • Delegate daily project tasks to team members with oversight.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
  • Offer informal feedback and mentorship to peers.

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

Career Resources

Build a Resume for Assistant Project Manager

The resume builder that gets results.

  • Get clear feedback so you look as qualified as you are
  • Align your resume with the job to get further in the process, faster
  • Take the guesswork out of resume writing

Explore Related Job Searches

© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service