Actalent

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist Project and Senior Project Managers with administrative tasks during the design, pre-construction, and construction phases of project management. This role involves managing scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and the bidding process, as well as overseeing the work of the design team.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Project Management team to manage and estimate construction projects.
• Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Review drawings for accuracy.
• Assemble necessary details for job bid proposals.
• Develop relationships with sub-contractors and interact with them to secure necessary information for job bids.
• Support the Project Manager in collecting information to complete the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report.
• Assist with projecting and adhering to job budgets and timelines.
• Maintain project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.
• Control project costs by recommending expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Travel to job site locations to review progress and provide solutions to challenges.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Update project databases by maintaining construction systems.
• Be available to support the Project Manager in responding to customer inquiries.
• Contribute to team efforts by achieving related results as needed.
• Manage project financials, administration, implementation, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects.
• Oversee the implementation and management of HVAC equipment projects, ensuring accountability for scope of work and schedules.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, including both smaller and larger multi-building or complex construction projects.
• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule by reviewing contract documents and establishing customer expectations.
• Compare estimated ship dates with contractor’s project schedule to ensure compliance with internal equipment ordering processes.
• Maintain the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion and control expenses by monitoring project budgets.

Essential Skills

• Project management experience in construction.
• Experience in construction management and commercial construction.
• HVAC and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience in project engineering, estimation, and project scheduling.
• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with project schedules and PM construction software.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Project Management.

Work Environment

This position involves working in an office environment with on-site visits to project locations. The role offers the opportunity to interface with executives of a Fortune 500 company and exposure to state-of-the-art data centers. The environment is dynamic, with ongoing projects expected for the next 3+ years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Muskogee, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.08/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 Muskogee,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.