Assistant Project Manager

Actalent • East Orange, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

This role is designed for an Assistant Project Manager aiming to grow into a Project Manager position over the course of a few years.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with their projects, handling up to 3-8 at a time.

Learn directly under the Vice President, focusing on project management and drawings.

Help process Requests for Information (RFI) and Change Orders.

Manage and interact with subcontractors effectively.

Learn to prepare takeoffs and estimates.

Demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage in client-facing activities.

Maintain strong communication skills.

Promote a team mentality.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in construction management.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Ability to successfully complete a two-round interview, with the first round via Teams and the second in-person on-site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Degree in construction management or an engineering-based field.

Previous experience and familiarity with construction sites.

Work Environment

This position requires working five days on-site or in the office. The company is family-owned, now in its third generation, fostering an incredible family atmosphere. The office consists of a ambitious team, with employees in their late 20s to early 40s. The work culture is characterized by minimal micromanagement, providing lots of autonomy. Benefits include 2 weeks of paid time off, sick time as needed, and mileage reimbursement. Employees receive a great benefits package and a year-end bonus based on company performance. There is a clear pathway to develop into a Project Manager, as the company hires eager professionals and invests in training and upskilling them.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of East Orange, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/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 East Orange,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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.

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