• Assistant Project Manager

    Actalent (Laurel, MD)


    Assistant Project Manager

    Job Description

    The Assistant Project Manager - Electrical holds full responsibility for assigned electrical projects. This role involves estimating, cost control, forecasting, and scheduling of multiple projects through to their final completion. The Assistant Project Manager will act as the management’s primary point of contact, coordinating the job team to ensure all project goals are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage all financial aspects of projects through ongoing job forecasting.

    + Communicate with foremen regarding job expectations and goals.

    + Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.

    + Report and escalate to management as needed.

    + Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

    + Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.

    + Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

    + Estimate change orders for assigned projects.

    + Manage all job closeout procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience in electrical project management within the Maryland, DC, Virginia market.

    + Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

    + Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

    + Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Codes).

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Electrical background .

    + Experience with Procore.

    + Experience with RFI/Change Orders and submittals.

    + Experience in data center and commercial construction.

    + Project scheduling expertise.

    + LEED experience preferred.

    Work Environment

    This position will be based on-site at a Data Center in Ashburn, VA, with opportunities to assist on other commercial projects around Virginia. Required attire includes steel-toed boots, a reflective vest, a hard hat, and safety glasses. Benefits include a 12-month contract-to-hire arrangement, 2 weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401k options, and medical, dental, and vision options.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Laurel, Maryland.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00/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 Laurel,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.