Assistant Project Manager @ Actalent

Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob DescriptionThe Assistant Project Manager will support and actively lead secure construction and interior tenant fitout projects, with a strong focus on SCIF and other secure facilities. This role works closely with Project Managers to ensure all work complies with plans, specifications, and stringent security requirements while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in delivering secure construction and interior fitout projects in full compliance with project plans, specifications, and security requirements.
• Coordinate, supervise, and support the execution of field activities, stepping in as needed to keep crews productive and work progressing on schedule.
• Manage project schedules, sequencing, and daily work plans while consistently maintaining safety, quality, and production goals.
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the jobsite, leading by example through handson involvement and active field leadership.
• Interface directly with clients, property managers, architects, engineers, local officials, and security representatives to facilitate smooth project delivery and address issues promptly.
• Monitor and control jobsite conditions, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and secure site protocols, including ICD 705, NISPOM, and other applicable guidelines.
• Complete and maintain accurate daily documentation, including logs, reports, and inspection records, to support project tracking and compliance requirements.
• Assist with procurement activities, including material ordering, coordination, and handling, and provide support to selfperform trades when applicable.
• Uphold high workmanship standards across all aspects of construction and fitout work, consistently representing company values and commitment to quality.

Essential Skills

• Proven Assistant Project Manager experience in quality interior fitout construction projects.
• Handson background in construction, particularly interior construction and tenant fitout work.
• Experience working on SCIF or other secure construction projects, with familiarity in secure site requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise field activities and support sitelevel execution.
• Capability to manage project schedules, sequencing, and daily work plans in a fastpaced construction environment.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with clients, property managers, architects, engineers, local officials, and security representatives.
• Experience maintaining strict compliance with safety standards and secure site protocols such as ICD 705 and NISPOM.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate daily documentation, including logs, reports, and inspections.
• Local experience working on SCIF projects in the DMV region.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• background as a superintendent or similar fieldfocused construction role in interior fitout projects.
• Experience with interior fitout construction in secure environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to support procurement, material coordination, and material handling processes.
• Track record of upholding high workmanship standards and demonstrating strong field leadership.
• Interest in contributing to a growing organization with significant upside in the secure construction space.

Work EnvironmentThis role is fieldoriented and requires extensive travel, with projects expected to involve 100% travel and no guarantee of being home on weekends. The position can be based from any location, as long as the Assistant Project Manager is able to travel to job sites as required. Work will be performed primarily on secure construction and interior fitout projects, including SCIF facilities, within the DMV region and potentially beyond. The environment is fastpaced and highly focused on safety, quality, and adherence to secure site protocols, offering the opportunity to work with a reputable team of experts in the SCIF construction space and to contribute to a growing organization with strong future potential.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of WARRENTON, VA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in WARRENTON,VA.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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