Assistant Project Manager
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Construction
Operations Manager
Assistant Project Manager
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support our project management team. This role involves reviewing plans and specifications, contacting potential subcontractors, accurately projecting bid costs, and preparing bids for submission, while coordinating and overseeing projects from start to completion with necessary paperwork, schedules, and deadline management.
Responsibilities- Review project plans and specifications.
- Contact potential subcontractors for project bids.
- Accurately project the cost of bids and prepare them for submission.
- Coordinate and oversee the project lifecycle from start to completion.
- Submit necessary paperwork and maintain project documentation.
- Implement project schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure project requirements are fulfilled.
- 1-2+ years of experience in construction management or commercial construction.
- Experience with a general contractor.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in estimating and bidding public projects.
- Familiarity with change orders and estimation processes.
The role requires in‑office work each day, and offers opportunities for career advancement, including a potential pathway to a Project Manager role.
Job Type & LocationContract to Hire position based in New Hope, MN.
Pay And BenefitsPay range: $33.65–$43.26 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits may include:
- 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)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts. 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.
Actalent 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 protected characteristic.
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Job Details- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
Contract - Job function:
Project Management and Information Technology - Industries:
Construction
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