Remote Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Troy, NY

Markon is seeking a Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex capital and infrastructure projects across a large operational campus environment. This role may support existing projects as an Assistant Project Manager or lead projects independently based on experience and capability level. Projects include modernization of office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and mission-support infrastructure within a highly regulated government-operated environment. This position offers the opportunity to manage large-scale projects from planning through execution while working within evolving budgets, regulatory requirements, and formal approval processes.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projects
• Define project scope, execution strategies, and project delivery plans
• Develop and manage cost estimates, schedules, procurement strategies, and resource plans
• Adapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cycles
• Guide projects through governance and formal government approval processes, including preparation of decision packages and submittals
• Coordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholders
• Oversee general contractor and subcontractor performance in a regulated environment
• Identify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and existing infrastructure conditions
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project execution practices

• Must have active DOE L clearance or a DoD secret clearance to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Project Management, or related technical field
• Experience leading project teams within structured regulatory environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate project needs, priorities, and status effectively to stakeholders
• Sound judgment in managing changing budgets, shifting priorities, and complex approval processes
• Ability to solve practical infrastructure and facility challenges within active operational environments
• Leadership presence with ability to align and coordinate matrixed teams
• Strong ownership mindset and follow-through on project deliverables
• Experience managing capital projects within complex campuses, industrial sites, government facilities, or similar environments
• Experience supporting office building, laboratory, utility, and infrastructure projects
• Experience working within formal approval and funding processes
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, and change control
• Potential for telework up to 20%.

• Experience supporting government-owned, contractor-operated facilities
• Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure modernization programs
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering and construction teams
• Knowledge of regulated facility operations and compliance requirements
• Project management certifications or formal project management training preferred

Pay Scale:

• 0-9 years of experience - $120,000-$127,000
• 10+ years of experience - $128,000-$145,000

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays