Remote Associate Project Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is an entry-level Project Management position that will manage small to medium-sized projects through the project lifecycle. The selected candidate will primarily be focused on project management activities such as planning, installation, material purchasing, resource management, subcontracting, documentation, and overall delivery of the project. Delivery will be focused on exceeding customer expectations while meeting or improving budget, schedule, scope, and quality targets. An APM may also be assigned to work in a support role for a Project Manager on large and complex projects that require additional PM assistance with primary responsibilities focused on project administration, coordination, and document management.

Base Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Please note that this job posting includes base salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region where the requisition is posted.  If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, internal equity, and education of the applicant.

Certain roles may be eligible for other compensation such as bonuses, car allowance, cell phone reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement.

•  Overall exceptional Project delivery and customer service
• Development and execution of all project-related documents and deliverables such as:

o Project schedule

o Test & Acceptance Plan, Communications Plan, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan, Unique customer requirements/rules and standards

o Material Procurement and Delivery Schedule

o Internal/external Kick-off meetings

o Weekly Project Status Reports

o Punch lists

o As-Built/Closeout

•  Effectively and efficiently manage subcontractors/vendors
•  Developing and maintaining an integrated project schedule including tasks, durations, resources, milestones and all dependencies
• Providing on time completion of all activities related to contract administration, contractual requirements, change control process, change orders, submittals, procurement, deliverables, and schedule.
•  Preparing and submitting weekly customer status reports.
• Responsible for project procurement including identifying and communicating long-lead items, shipping status, and onsite delivery coordination. Additionally, developing and maintaining a material tracker for material that is ordered, staged, delivered, or installed.
• Developing and adhering to the project Safety plan.
•  Ensuring the budget is properly tracked and managed utilizing budget tracking and job costing tools.
• Ensuring that invoicing is completed on time
• Scheduling and facilitating regularly cadenced project meetings required to coordinate work activities with team members, vendors, and customer’s management team.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 0–3 years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in low-voltage systems, construction, technology integration, or related fields.

• Internship or prior experience supporting project managers or working on project teams is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tools.

• Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Smartsheet, or equivalent is desirable.

• Understanding of basic project accounting principles including budgeting, job costing, and invoicing.

Project Management Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of project lifecycle phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.

• Ability to develop and manage schedules, track deliverables, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

• Capable of managing subcontractors, vendors, and coordinating procurement activities.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating project documentation and interacting with clients and internal teams.

• Customer service-oriented with a focus on exceeding client expectations.

• Effective at conducting meetings, status updates, and coordinating team efforts.

Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively across multiple projects.

• Proactive in identifying risks and issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting abilities.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if required for site visits).

• Willingness to learn and grow within the Project Management discipline, including pursuing PMP or CAPM certification in the future.

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.
Vision Technologies offers its employees the following benefits and leave programs.
Company Holidays
Elective Days
PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short/Longterm Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Leadership Development Training
Vision Technologies is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran.