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Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

In this role, you will report to the Project Director and Director of Operations with matrixed supervision by the Project Manager for the given assignment. You will assist the Project Manager in supervising the activities of the Project Engineers and Superintendents, and support the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.

Responsibilities

+ Assist Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications.

+ Support project coordination, procurement of sub-contracts, and purchase orders.

+ Manage construction billings and cash flow projections.

+ Conduct job cost analysis and project schedule analysis and updates.

+ Generate meeting minutes and documentation.

+ Create project monthly report generation and change management reports.

+ Verify application for payment and manage contract administration.

+ Oversee punch-list management, warranty review, and as-built document preparation.

+ Assist with activities of Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Site Superintendents on assigned projects.

+ Coordinate resources to achieve project goals and manage client interaction on assigned projects.

+ Promote positive client relationships and generate project scopes of work communicated to the project team.

+ Assist Procurement Manager with preparation of bid package documentation, pre-bids/walkthroughs, bid review, and project schedules.

+ Monitor performance against target schedule and implement corrective actions.

+ Report project costs, including values committed, forecast to commit, allowances for growth, and actually expended.

+ Ensure field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are fully reflected in cost reports.

+ Manage project costs and exposures with Project Services.

+ Assist with oversight of site safety and coordinate with relevant personnel to establish and monitor a site safety program.

+ Preferred experience in process piping.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.

+ 4-6 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.

+ Proficiency in project management, construction management, and project coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in process piping is preferred.

Work Environment

This position involves 5% travel or as required by the assigned project and may be assigned to the client site for an extended period. Overnight travel or staying in the city of the client's location is possible, depending on the assignment. The role requires visits to construction sites, necessitating site safety training and adherence to safety rules. Reliable transportation is needed, along with the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings with potential exposure to varying weather conditions. Physical demands include standing, sitting, walking for prolonged periods, and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Emeryville,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 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.