Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Commercial & Higher Education ConstructionJob DescriptionThe Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial and higher education construction projects, including renovations, additions, occupied facilities, and ground-up builds. In this role, you collaborate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and ownership teams to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contract documents and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including preconstruction, active construction, and project closeout.
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, including identifying critical path activities and monitoring milestones.
- Support project budgeting and cost management by tracking costs, assisting with forecasting, and helping to identify potential cost impacts.
- Coordinate daily and weekly activities with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and ownership teams to keep work aligned with project plans.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and subcontractor proposals to verify consistency with project requirements.
- Assist with subcontractor buyout and procurement, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, and supporting contract award processes.
- Participate in owner, subcontractor, and project coordination meetings, documenting key decisions and action items and following up on deliverables.
- Track project progress and help identify schedule risks, potential delays, and cost issues, escalating concerns and supporting mitigation plans.
- Support punch list development and completion, commissioning activities, turnover processes, and final project closeout documentation.
- Maintain accurate documentation within project management systems and construction software, ensuring information is organized and accessible.
- Collaborate with field teams and design partners to resolve design and constructability issues, including interpreting blueprints and specifications.
- Contribute to site development and project engineering tasks, supporting layout, logistics planning, and coordination of site activities.
- Promote a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and contribute to a collaborative project culture focused on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Essential Skills
- 25+ years of construction experience, preferably with a general contractor or construction management firm.
- At least 2 years of construction project management or project engineer experience supporting active projects.
- Experience supporting commercial and/or higher education construction projects.
- Background working on renovations, additions, occupied facilities, or ground-up construction.
- Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, and cost management processes.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Strong project coordination skills, including organizing activities among multiple stakeholders and trades.
- Solid understanding of construction management principles, including design, site development, and project engineering fundamentals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated positive attitude and professional demeanor, with a focus on teamwork and problem solving.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with commercial construction projects involving universities, colleges, academic buildings, laboratories, institutional facilities, office buildings, healthcare facilities, or other complex commercial facilities.
- Exposure to design and site development activities, including coordination with architects and engineers.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction project management and scheduling software.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent field experience will be considered.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate subcontractor proposals and scopes of work.
- Comfort working in occupied facilities and complex environments requiring careful coordination and communication.
Work EnvironmentThis role is primarily based on an active construction site in Newtown, PA, supporting commercial and higher education projects. You work closely with field and office teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires regular on-site presence, coordination with multiple trades, and interaction with design and ownership partners. The position involves frequent use of construction management software, digital drawings, and project documentation tools, as well as participation in site meetings and walkthroughs. Work is performed in typical construction settings, including both indoor and outdoor areas, with varying noise levels and weather conditions, and requires appropriate site attire and adherence to all safety protocols. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Newtown,PA.About Actalent
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