Assistant Project Manager - Commercial - Rockville, MD

Assistant Project Manager

Join a booming GC with 20% year-over-year growth. Gain exposure to large-scale ground-up and data center projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects through a collaborative, client-focused approach. With a strong project pipeline, a flexible culture, and a reputation built on trust and craftsmanship, they continue to expand into exciting sectors including mission-critical and data center construction.

Job Description

The responsibilities of an Assistant Project Manager:

• Assist Project Managers with all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop purchasing schedules and help anticipate procurement challenges early in the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with estimating, purchasing, field operations, and subcontractors to support project success
• Partner with Superintendents to maintain accurate schedules and project milestones
• Track project costs, budgets, change orders, and financial performance
• Support requisitioning, billing, collections, and payment processes
• Review construction documents and help manage project execution activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and design partners
• Help identify project risks and proactively contribute to solutions
• Support project documentation, reporting, and overall project administration

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Project Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience with a commercial general contractor
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects, preferably ground-up construction
• Open to candidates with new construction or large-scale renovation experience
• Working knowledge of construction documents, means and methods, and project sequencing
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, pay applications, and change orders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
• Performance Bonus Program
• Monthly Auto Allowance
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• Company Fuel Card
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Financial Planning Services
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development
• Strong project pipeline with significant planned growth
• Exposure to diverse commercial projects across retail, industrial, education, grocery, self-storage, and mission-critical sectors
• Opportunity to work on a landmark $100M data center project