Interiors Assistant Project Manager - Bethesda MD

This Interiors Assistant Project Manager role offers the opportunity to support and grow into a Project Manager position by taking ownership of key project tasks, including document control, subcontractor coordination, and portions of estimating and project execution. Ideal for someone with 3+ years of commercial interiors experience, the position provides hands-on responsibility, career development, and strong compensation within a stable, well-established construction firm.

Client Details

This company is a nationally respected general contractor with over 70 years of experience and more than $500 million in annual revenue. With a team of 500+ employees and a strong presence in the DMV area, they specialize in high-end commercial construction, including core and shell projects, interior fit-outs, repositioning, and new builds across sectors like corporate, healthcare, law, research, and more. Known for their commitment to quality, safety, and employee development, they provide a supportive environment that values long-term growth and promotes from within.

Description

This is a growth-focused opportunity for an APM with a minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial interiors. You'll work closely with a Project Manager, providing critical support while gaining the experience and exposure needed to transition into a full PM role within 18-24 months.

• Assist in managing commercial interiors projects ranging from 10,000 - 100,000+ sq.ft.

• Take ownership of key project components or manage smaller projects independently under PM oversight

• Handle full document control processes including submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes

• Attend and begin leading OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings

• Support in developing change orders and price estimates

• Coordinate with subcontractors to bid out trades, develop trade scopes, and compile bid packages

• Participate in preconstruction and estimating alongside the PM team

• Help ensure project schedule, budget, and safety standards are met or exceeded

Profile

• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction with a focus on interiors

• Strong understanding of project documents and workflows (RFIs, submittals, etc.)

• Proven ability to manage segments of work independently or lead small projects

• Comfortable communicating with clients, architects, and subcontractors

• Proficiency in Procore required

• Exposure to estimating and preconstruction preferred

• Self-starter who is organized, accountable, and motivated to grow into a PM role

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (required)

Job Offer

• Competitive salary + annual bonus

• $800/month car allowance

• Strong pipeline of interiors work in a supportive, team-based environment

• Chance to run work and grow into a Project Manager within two years

• Full benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision (company-paid employee coverage)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 15 days PTO

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Quarterly safety bonuses

  • Eligibility for healthcare after 60 days of employment

This is a unique opportunity to join a financially strong, employee-centric builder with over 70 years of history and a long track record of promoting from within.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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