Assistant Project Manager

Company: Actalent
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Job Description Coordinate all phases of assigned projects—from estimation through closeout—ensuring communication, documentation, and issue resolution across all stakeholders. Prepare, submit, and track required submittals; maintain organized job file systems. Apply detailed product knowledge and participate in meetings and training to support project success. Uphold safety, security, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Partner with estimators to transition awarded projects and review plans, scope, and deliverables. Collaborate with production coordinators to schedule material deliveries and support Project Manager coverage when needed. Provide professional communication with site personnel, conduct jobsite visits, and maintain strong customer?service standards. Monitor job progress, manage required paperwork and reporting, and perform purchasing to meet material and schedule requirements. Support overall site team positivity and alignment with safety initiatives, including participation in safety committees when requested. Responsibilities Coordinate all phases of assigned projects from estimation through closeout. Ensure effective communication, documentation, and issue resolution across all stakeholders. Prepare, submit, and track required submittals while maintaining organized job file systems. Apply detailed product knowledge and participate in meetings and training sessions. Uphold safety, security, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. Partner with estimators to transition awarded projects and review plans, scope, and deliverables. Collaborate with production coordinators to schedule material deliveries. Support Project Manager coverage as needed. Conduct jobsite visits and maintain strong customer-service standards. Monitor job progress, manage required paperwork and reporting, and perform purchasing to meet material and schedule requirements. Support overall site team positivity and safety initiatives, including participation in safety committees when requested. Essential Skills Project management Construction Change order Experience with commercial construction Experience with processing change orders Experience managing subcontractors/install teams Project coordination Construction management Estimation Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with project tracking software Experience with external communication, including meeting with general contractors or owners' representatives Work Environment The role primarily involves working in the office to manage the projects, with occasional site visits. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr. 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 Lancaster,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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