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Assistant Project Manager
Springfield, MA
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Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Springfield, MA (Headquarters)

Target Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 + Performance Bonuses

Industry: Federal General Contracting (DoD, GSA, DOE)


The Mission

Our client is an established leader in the Federal Government construction sector. We are seeking a high-potential Assistant Project Manager to manage the technical and administrative infrastructure of multi-million dollar federal contracts. This is not a "coordinator" role; it is a high-autonomy leadership position designed for a professional who can bridge the gap between complex engineering submittals and field execution. You will handle the immense technical weight of federal compliance, ensuring the Project Manager can focus on high-level strategy and client relations.


Robust & Expanded Responsibilities

1. Technical Procurement & Engineering Oversight

  • Critical Path Procurement: Take full lifecycle ownership of the submittal process for long-lead-time mechanical (HVAC), electrical (switchgear), and structural systems.
  • Design Accuracy: Conduct a deep-dive review of technical specifications and drawings. You must identify "scope gaps" or discrepancies between the contract documents and subcontractor submittals before they reach the Architect or Government Representative.
  • VDC Coordination: Utilize Bluebeam Revu and Procore to manage the "Shop Drawing" process, ensuring all technical documentation aligns with MasterFormat divisions and specific agency requirements.
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2. Federal Compliance & Operational Gatekeeping

  • Regulatory Reporting: Act as the primary auditor for Davis-Bacon Act Certified Payroll. Ensure all tiered subcontractors are in 100% compliance with prevailing wage laws to prevent project funding delays.
  • Security & Access Logistics: Lead the NAC-I (National Agency Check) and security clearance vetting process for all personnel entering restricted-access federal installations.
  • Safety Documentation: Coordinate the development and submission of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APP) in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1 standards.

3. Field-to-Office Integration

  • Subcontractor Stewardship: Facilitate weekly on-site coordination meetings. You are responsible for identifying schedule bottlenecks and authoring detailed, legally-defensible meeting minutes for federal stakeholders.
  • RFI Management: Manage the Request for Information (RFI) lifecycle. You will perform the initial technical screening of field questions to ensure they are valid, clear, and accompanied by suggested solutions to expedite A/E response times.
  • Change Management Support: Assist in the quantification of labor and material for Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and Change Order Proposals (PCOs).

Candidate Qualifications

  • Experience: 5–8 years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, with a significant focus on Public Works or Federal projects.
  • Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, Procore, and Sage 300 CRE. Experience with LCPtracker for certified payroll is highly desirable.
  • Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex multi-discipline plan sets (Civil, Structural, MEP).
  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (U.S. Citizenship typically required for NAC-I access).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Submittal Velocity: Achieve a 100% "On-Time" submittal approval rate to prevent Critical Path erosion.
  • Compliance Accuracy: Zero "Notice of Non-Compliance" (NONC) or payroll discrepancies during federal agency audits.
  • Financial Integrity: Assist in keeping project "Underbillings" to a minimum through timely documentation and pay-application processing.

Executive Benefits & Culture

  • Career Path: A structured trajectory toward full Project Manager status within 18–24 months.
  • Ownership: Participation in the firm’s ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
  • Environment: Work out of a state-of-the-art office in Springfield, MA, featuring a modern tech stack and an on-site fitness center.
  • Total Rewards: 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health/dental/vision, and company-paid life/disability insurances.


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