• Assistant Project Manager

    Actalent (New Hope, MN)


    Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

    Job Description

    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. The ideal candidate will help coordinate and oversee projects from start to completion by submitting necessary paperwork, contacting subcontractors, implementing project schedules, and identifying strategies to meet or exceed deadlines.

    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.

    Essential Skills

    + 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.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in estimating and bidding public projects.

    + Familiarity with change orders and estimation processes.

     

    Work Environment

     

    + The role requires in-office work each day. You will be part of a dynamic team that values growth and offers opportunities for career advancement, including a potential pathway to a Project Manager role.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hope, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $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 New Hope,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

    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.