Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager supports Construction and Land Development Project Managers by managing documentation, coordination, and tracking to ensure commercial projects stay on schedule and budget. This role involves assisting with budgeting, scheduling, contract preparation, compliance, and coordination with various stakeholders, providing a foundation for advancement to a Project Manager position.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction & Land Development.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support Construction and Land Development Project Managers across the full lifecycle of commercial projects. This role focuses on documentation, coordination, and tracking tasks that keep projects on schedule and on budget and creates a clear path to advance into a Project Manager role.
- Assist Project Managers in developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules
- Review plans and specifications and help assemble bid packages for subcontracted scopes
- Support preparation of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities: meeting notes, RFIs, submittals, shop drawing logs, and subcontractor communication
- Track budget updates, change orders, and project billing
- Support safety and quality control compliance in the field and in project records
- Assist with land development tasks: permitting, entitlement tracking, and coordination with civil engineers, utility providers, and municipal agencies
- Maintain accurate, organized project documentation and filing systems
- Work closely with field personnel to confirm contract requirements are met
- Support punch list completion and project close-out activities
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications (required):
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, real estate, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience
- 1–3 years of experience in construction, land development, or a related discipline (internship experience considered)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and Procore
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organization skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
Preferred/valued experience:
- Experience tracking RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and billing
- Familiarity with permitting and municipal entitlement processes
- Comfortable coordinating with subcontractors, civil engineers, and utility providers
Role Details
- Location: Baltimore, MD (on-site / field coordination expected)
- Employment type: Contract, Full-time
- Salary: Estimated $61,967 per year (as advertised)
- Advancement: Clear pathway toward a Project Manager role on commercial and land development projects
Why Apply through Careertakes
- Third-party recruiter representing a Confidential Client in the Construction & Land Development industry
- Access to related matched opportunities via the Careertakes platform
- Role offers hands-on project experience and a defined development path toward Project Management
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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