Assistant Project Manager
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Waldorf, MD · Posted September 11, 2026
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About the job
An established general contractor in the Washington, DC metro is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution under a Project Manager on commercial and institutional construction projects.
What You'd Be Doing
Project Execution: site utilization planning, submittal/shop drawing procedures, project file maintenance, requisition review, subcontractor proposal expediting
Schedule Management: assists in developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule; monitors subcontractor schedule adherence
Cost Control: reviews schedules of value, prepares estimates/proposals for changes, prepares subcontractor change orders, evaluates requisitions, tracks requisitions through payment
Communications: maintains relationships with the Owner's rep, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers; coordinates site/office activities; communicates schedule revisions and cost status
Represents the company at industry events; participates in continuing education
What They're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business
Minimum 3 years of construction experience
Working knowledge of construction PM software; Procore and P6 scheduling preferred
Compensation: $85,000–$115,000 base