• Assistant Project Manager

    Actalent (Bakersfield, CA)


    Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

    Job Description

    The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing assigned project activities in accordance with project contract documents, budgets, schedules, quality control, and company objectives. This role supports the implementation of jobsite security, quality control, and safety programs, and ensures accurate and timely project documentation.

    Responsibilities

    + Support the implementation of jobsite security, quality control, and safety programs.

    + Ensure accurate and timely project documentation, including RFI's, submittals, schedule updates, time records, supplemental work orders, change order pricing, and general project correspondence.

    + Obtain and review contract and bid documents to understand scope for project turnover.

    + Support scheduling processes, collaborating with stakeholders to integrate man loading, milestone, and contract schedules.

    + Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendent, and field team to ensure project completion on schedule.

    + Compile and track performance standards for assigned project work.

    + Participate in on-site observations to monitor compliance with safety, quality control, sustainability measures, and overall project status.

    + Adhere to company uniform project management procedures and cost accounting standards.

    + Collaborate with Project Controls on budget development.

    + Assist in cash flow components, including customer pay applications, payment status, and subcontractor/consultant invoicing.

    + Coordinate job start and project closeout processes.

    + Manage assigned material and equipment procurement activities.

    + Gather information for changes in work for pricing from field personnel.

    + Identify and manage potential project risks and issues, executing recovery action plans.

    + Enforce compliance with laws, regulations, safety standards, and contracts, reporting variances to Project Manager.

    Essential Skills

    + Project management experience in the construction industry, particularly electrical and hospital construction.

    + Minimum 1-3 years of related experience in the electrical industry.

    + Familiarity with electrical installation, contract documents, project estimates, and construction specifications.

    + Understanding of basic labor relations and union contract requirements.

    + Knowledge of project financial management, billing, and cash flow projections.

    + Experience in conceptual budgeting and estimating.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Pursuing a degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ACCUBID, and related Estimating software systems.

    + Some knowledge of accounting software.

    + Familiarity with AutoCAD and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.

    + Familiarity with project management/document control software.

    Work Environment

    The position is on-site with time split between the office in Martinez, CA and the job site in Oakland, CA. The project is estimated to last until 2032. The work environment fosters a family/team atmosphere, encouraging long-term involvement and mutual support. The team values discipline, transparency, mutual respect, commitment to safety, and teamwork to achieve exceptional results.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

    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 Bakersfield,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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.