Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of design and construction projects, ensuring that all activities align with technical, financial, and organizational standards. This role plays a key part in managing consultant relationships, monitoring design quality, and ensuring project schedules and budgets are maintained.

Key responsibilities include reviewing scopes of work for elevator and escalator final designs prepared by consultants, verifying that all specifications and deliverables meet Authority requirements and safety standards. The Assistant Project Manager prepares detailed independent cost estimates for final design efforts, analyzes project budgets, and participates in contract negotiations with consultants to ensure cost-effectiveness and performance accountability.

This position also assists in coordinating cross-functional reviews, tracking project milestones, and facilitating communication among internal departments, consultants, and external stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in managing design and construction documentation, ensuring timely project delivery and adherence to contract terms.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills are essential. The Assistant Project Manager contributes to maintaining high standards of design integrity, cost control, and compliance throughout all phases of infrastructure improvement projects. 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field.

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, design, planning, and architecture or construction project management, preferably in the transit or rail industry. 

Company Profile

Volanno is a certified woman-owned small business headquartered in Washington, DC. As an IT solution provider, our services include custom software development, program management, and advanced data analytics. From scoping and defining to implementation and support, we are ready to support our clients’ needs at any stage of development in designing and building solutions that prepare them for the future.

It is the policy of Volanno to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Volanno will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.