Associate Project Manager
Location: Kitsap County, WA (Local Candidates Preferred)
Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote with Regular Site & Office Visits
Schedule: MondayโFriday | 8:00 AMโ4:00 PM
Drive Meaningful Projects from Planning to Completion
Are you a motivated project professional who enjoys coordinating complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and helping deliver results that make an impact? We're seeking an Associate Project Manager to support utility and infrastructure-related projects from initiation through completion.
In this role, you'll work alongside engineering, construction, and utility teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in project coordination, construction, utilities, or engineering who is looking to further develop their project management career while working in a flexible, largely remote environment.
What You'll Do
As an Associate Project Manager, you'll play a critical role in helping projects move successfully from concept to completion.
Project Coordination & Execution
- Coordinate and oversee project activities to ensure milestones, deliverables, budgets, and schedules remain on track.
- Support project planning efforts by defining requirements, assessing feasibility, and identifying project impacts.
- Manage assigned project tasks and drive them through completion with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
- Monitor project status and provide timely updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Stakeholder & Customer Management
- Serve as a key point of contact between customers, engineering teams, contractors, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication across project teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Address customer concerns, coordinate solutions, and ensure issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
Technical & Administrative Support
- Review and assist with project documentation, including design plans, technical memorandums, specifications, and related materials.
- Support budgeting, cost estimating, and scheduling efforts to improve project planning and execution.
- Assist with procurement and contract administration activities as needed.
- Maintain project records and ensure documentation remains current and organized.
Construction & Utility Project Support
- Coordinate construction-related activities and schedules with project teams and field personnel.
- Collaborate with engineers and construction teams to support project delivery.
- Contribute to change management and process improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Assist in ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.
What You BringRequired Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related fieldโor an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3โ5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, construction, utilities, engineering support, or a related field.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of project scheduling, planning, and cost estimating principles.
- Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and utility business practices.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound decision-making abilities.
- Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in utility, infrastructure, or construction-related projects.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and drafting support for project documentation.
- Experience coordinating field and construction activities.
- Knowledge of project scheduling tools and construction workflows.
- Background in construction management or utility operations.
- Experience supporting projects involving permits, procurement, contracts, or capital improvements.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Flexibility: Enjoy a primarily remote work environment with opportunities to engage directly with project teams in the field.
- Career Growth: Expand your project management experience while working with engineering, construction, and utility professionals.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support critical infrastructure and community services.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Variety: Balance planning, coordination, customer interaction, technical review, and field engagement in a dynamic role.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bremerton, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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:
โข Medical, dental & vision
โข Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
โข 401(k) Retirement Plan โ Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
โข Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
โข Short and long-term disability
โข Health Spending Account (HSA)
โข Transportation benefits
โข Employee Assistance Program
โข Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Bremerton,WA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.
About Actalent
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