Construction Assistant Project Manager

Location: Arlington, VA (On-site)

Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000 + benefits and bonus eligibility

Contract Type: Fulltime - 1099 Independent Contractor

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Project Manager to support multiple high-profile and complex projects. This role requires in-depth industry expertise with a focus on renovation, build-out, restoration, and construction across commercial and residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and inspectors to resolve issues related to plans and specifications across multiple concurrent commercial and residential projects
• Review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and contract documents for constructability, coordination, and compliance with design intent and code requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings end-to-end — including logging, tracking, distributing for review, assessing conformance to contract specifications, and resolving conflicts in interpretation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial and residential construction projects exceeding $3M in value
• In-depth knowledge of renovation, build-out, restoration, and/or new construction
• Strong understanding of architectural, civil, structural, and MEP documents
• Proven ability to manage RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Experience with public projects is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 (1099 Contract)
• Benefits package included
• Performance bonus eligible

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.