Assistant Project Manager - Federal Projects Job at Hays, Chambersburg, PA

  • Hays
  • Chambersburg, PA

Job Description

Your new company

Join a well-established, award-winning general contractor with more than 70 years of experience delivering complex commercial, institutional, and government construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With a workforce of more than 340 construction professionals and annual revenues exceeding $500M, they have built a reputation for excellence in renovations, restorations, modernizations, and new construction for high-profile public and private sector clients. Their portfolio includes courthouses, schools, museums, laboratories, office buildings, military installations, and other mission-critical facilities.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and pending federal work, they are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support ongoing projects at a major government installation in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Your new role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the Project Manager and field team in the successful delivery of complex federal construction projects. Based primarily in Chambersburg, PA, you will play a key role in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, tracking schedules and costs, and serving as a liaison between the field, office, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, document control, and project records
  • Assisting with subcontractor administration, requisitions, change orders, and contract compliance
  • Supporting cost tracking, forecasting, and pay application processes
  • Monitoring project schedules and subcontractor performance
  • Coordinating material procurement and delivery schedules
  • Maintaining strong relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Supporting multiple federal and government construction projects throughout the region

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field
  • 3+ years of commercial construction experience, Federal construction experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with USACE, military, or government projects is preferred but not required
  • Working knowledge of Procore, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software
  • Strong understanding of scheduling, change management, subcontractor coordination, and project controls
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Chambersburg, PA or willingness to commute to the area 5 days a week

Due to federal project requirements, candidates must be able to meet all government-mandated site access requirements, including U.S. citizenship verification and successful completion of a background investigation.

What you'll get in return

  • Base salary of $90,000 - $115,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, training programs, tuition assistance, and bonus opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale federal and military construction projects
  • Long-term career growth with a contractor experiencing significant expansion in the Pennsylvania market
  • A collaborative culture that values professional development, mentorship, and internal advancement

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office

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