Assistant Project Manager - Retail/Restaurant - Bethesda, MD

About Our Client

Our client specializes in complex commercial renovations and buildouts in sectors including Restaurant, Retail, Hospitality, and other Commercial Specialties.

• Proactively building relationships with Clients, Subcontractors, and Team Members.
• Assisting Project Managers in all project phases, from Estimating through Close-Out, ensuring Client satisfaction with every detail and managing administrative needs.
• Working with Project Managers and on-site Superintendents to deliver high-quality projects and total customer satisfaction.
• Preparing and tracking all construction documentation (e.g., Submittals, RFIs, Subcontractor Change Orders, Meeting Minutes) to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget, with minimal direction following initial onboarding.
• Organizing and storing all project documentation per established filing and naming conventions.
• Monitoring tasks requiring follow-up, such as collecting information from external Team Members.
• Collaborating with the Accounting Team for payment processing and subcontractor invoicing.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of each project, from the estimate and drawings through the buy-out strategy and schedule.
• Researching and initiating suggestions for improving company processes, showing a relentless commitment to progress and innovation.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Construction Industry.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High sense of urgency to work independently and prioritize assignments while remaining effective in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with the following programs/applications is a plus:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam Revu, or other PDF developers/editors
• Project Management Software (e.g., Procore)

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Medical Insurance: Health, Dental & Vision
• Paid Leave of Absence
• Six Paid Holidays
• Professional Training & Career Development
• Structured 90-day Onboarding Program