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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports. Assist in the preparation of project schedules, budgets, and forecasts. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the construction process. Participate in project meetings and provide updates on project status.

Responsibilities

+ Assist the Project Manager in planning and overseeing construction projects.

+ Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and quality completion of projects.

+ Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.

+ Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports.

+ Assist in preparing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.

+ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

+ Resolve issues or conflicts during the construction process.

+ Participate in project meetings and provide updates on project status.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in construction, specifically heavy civil construction and underground utilities.

+ Proficiency with RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

+ Experience with Procore and construction management.

+ Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with clients.

+ 2-8 years of field experience in heavy civil/underground utilities construction.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Project and project management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

+ Experience with HCSS.

Work Environment

The role requires working in the office 70% of the time and in the field 30% of the time. The company offers mileage reimbursement and opportunities for career growth into a project management role. The candidate will also have the opportunity to learn estimating on the job.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.26/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 Garfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.