Assistant Project Manager

Company: Actalent
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Assistant Project Manager ? Job Description Join a dynamic and growing Indianapolis-based commercial contractor, specializing in ground-up buildings and detailed tenant-improvement projects. The team handles a diverse range of work, including retail buildouts and new developments, fostering a highly collaborative, lean, and fast-paced environment. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support experienced Project Managers throughout the entire construction lifecycle, gaining exposure to all stages of commercial construction. This role offers excellent growth opportunities for individuals eager to advance quickly and make a significant impact on active projects. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and manage submittals, transmittals, and logs. Track and support RFIs, responses, and closeout documentation. Maintain document control, including drawings/specs revisions, distribution, and filing conventions. Support meeting minutes, action items, and follow-ups. Utilize construction management platforms like Autodesk Build. Maintain records and workflows in project systems, ensuring clean and complete data tracking. Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors for documentation, submittals, and compliance needs. Assist Project Managers with day-to-day workflow organization and project communication. Support basic schedule updates or scheduling inputs. Potential to run smaller scopes or portions of projects with increasing independence. Essential Skills Experience in construction industry office/project support or relevant Construction Management/Engineering education. Strong competence with Excel and Microsoft Outlook/Teams. General comfort with learning new software quickly. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with construction platforms like Autodesk Build, Procore, or PlanGrid. Familiarity with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project. Broader experience with general contractor or subcontractor environments. Commercial exposure is preferred; open to multifamily experience. Experience in plan reading, drawing review, and spec navigation. Familiarity with Bluebeam or AutoCAD. Spanish proficiency is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management preferred. Work Environment The work environment is on-site five days a week, both indoors and outdoors. The office is located downtown with a parking garage pass provided. The team is tight-knit, fostering a positive attitude, high integrity, and strong work ethic. There are quarterly events and outings, and bonuses available per project. As a salaried employee, benefits include three weeks of PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) with a 4% company match. Vehicle and phone expenses are also covered, with project travel gas reimbursable. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $84000.00 - $100000.00/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 Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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.

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