Assistant Project Manager (Howard S. Wright)

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As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, education assistance and much more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Care)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays

Howard S. Wright is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our NW Healthcare Division in Portland, OR. This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare construction projects ranging from renovations in occupied facilities to complex capital improvements and ground-up facilities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments. Experience in healthcare construction or work in occupied facilities is strongly preferred but not required - we are committed to developing strong construction professionals with the right mindset and leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering healthcare projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Assist with budgeting, estimating, and cost control
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and vendors
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and procurement
• Support scheduling efforts and milestone tracking
• Participate in owner meetings and maintain strong client communication
• Assist in quality control and documentation processes
• Mentor and support junior project engineers
• Help manage projects within active, occupied healthcare environments with minimal disruption to operations
• Support safety compliance and risk management efforts

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in healthcare construction highly preferred
• Experience working in occupied facilities strongly preferred
• Understanding of healthcare codes, ICRA protocols, and regulatory requirements is a plus
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Exposure to estimating and preconstruction processes
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore or similar platforms)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

The base compensation range for the role posted above is $100,000 - $120,000 annually.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Balfour Beatty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.