Project Assistant Jobs in District of Columbia
Project Assistant jobs in District of Columbia concentrate heavily in federal contracting, policy and advocacy organizations, and government-adjacent consulting, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior program support specialists. The densest hiring is in Washington DC proper, where established employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and the Brookings Institution maintain large and active project support teams. The most in-demand specialties are federal program coordination, policy research support, and grants management assistance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerThe Brookings Institution
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
Companies hiring11
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Complete Building Services
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Washington, District of Columbia
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LAUKOA
Assistant Project Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
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Procon Consulting
Assistant Project Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
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Special Assistant (Project Analysis, Analyst)
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The MIL Corporation
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Washington, District of Columbia
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Assistant Project Manager
Complete Building Services·Washington, District of Columbia
Job functions:
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree
201-500 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the Best Place to Work multiple times.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
Responsibilities:
Complete Building Services supports over 100 facilities in the Washington DC Area. We have an Assistant Project Manager role opening to join one of our large (million+ square foot) facilities right in the heart of Washington DC near Union Station. While this is a secure facility, you do not need a secret clearance. You must be able to complete an Architect of the Capitol background check upon accepting our position. The Assistant Project Manager shall provide assistance and daily coordination for building-related infrastructure and tenant alteration projects, as well as regularly interface both verbally and in writing with Tenants, Tenant Representatives, Property Management, Engineering Staff, construction professionals, and other vendors. The hours for this position are routinely 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Must be flexible with time and schedule as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Obtain cost estimates and prepare quotes for TWO’s and IRO’s
- Assign projects to subcontractors or design professional consultants and subcontractors, as needed, as determined by the Government
- Coordinate and schedule projects, including pricing, estimating costs, and processing BSR, TWO, or IRO
- Administer BSR, TWO, and IRO including issuing Contractor purchase orders for subcontractors or design professional consultants and subcontractors as required
- Provide technical review of projects in advance of submission for AOC Technical Review, to ensure compliance with AOC Standards and to ensure that work fully meets tenant requirements
- Provide oversight and supervision of all Contractor staff to ensure on-time completion of PM’s, BSR’s, TWO’s, and IRO’s
- Provide on-time Deliverables, to the COR
- Ensure timely invoice submission of TWO and IRO work efforts
- Maintain and administer the CMMS
- Conduct Facility Management Services Quality Control, and inspections and thence coordinate CM repairs as required
- Maintain professional and effective relationships with the tenants, COR, AOC employees, Security Manager, and Contractor employees
- Daily, communicate and coordinate with the on-site Security Manager employed by the Security Contractor
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have received the necessary and required training
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have received necessary Government background checks and badging before reporting on-site
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have read and understand the Building Rules and Regulations
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000
Qualifications:
The Assistant Project Manager shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Not less than three (3) years of previous experience within the last five (5) years serving in the role of Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager, at a facility of comparable size, comparable function, with similar infrastructure including (1) chilled water and steam systems; (2) UPS Systems; (3) security surveillance systems; (4) security physical barrier systems; (5) fire alarm and fire suppression life safety systems; (6) generator systems; and (7) building automated controls systems. Demonstrated experience providing facility management and operation and maintenance management is required. Previous experience managing federal or state office buildings is desirable
- Completion of post-secondary school training in facilities management and supervision, at minimum possess an associate degree in a field related to facility management and operation and maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and meet project deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize work as required
- Demonstrated working technical expertise in engineering and building infrastructure systems
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software
- The Project Manager shall be available for emergency contact via cell phone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
- The Project Manager shall have availability to work flexible hours as required in response to emergencies
- Demonstrated ability to provide error-free written correspondence (e.g. progress and status reports, notifications, memoranda, executive summaries) in an on-time manner
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a positive and cooperative attitude, orally and in writing, to all audiences; prepare and conduct briefings; make public announcements; coordinate and facilitate meetings
- Demonstrated ability and experience managing and coordinating emergency events involving a multitude of parties including tenants, law enforcement and other officials, and several agencies and organizations
- Previous experience as Chief Engineer is desirable, but not a requirement
- Demonstrated experience managing building reconstitution efforts after building closure due to damage or an emergency event
EOE, including disability/veterans
Complete Building Services
Assistant Project Manager
Washington, District of Columbia
Added 2d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree
Job Description
Overview:
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the Best Place to Work multiple times.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
Responsibilities:
Complete Building Services supports over 100 facilities in the Washington DC Area. We have an Assistant Project Manager role opening to join one of our large (million+ square foot) facilities right in the heart of Washington DC near Union Station. While this is a secure facility, you do not need a secret clearance. You must be able to complete an Architect of the Capitol background check upon accepting our position. The Assistant Project Manager shall provide assistance and daily coordination for building-related infrastructure and tenant alteration projects, as well as regularly interface both verbally and in writing with Tenants, Tenant Representatives, Property Management, Engineering Staff, construction professionals, and other vendors. The hours for this position are routinely 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Must be flexible with time and schedule as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Obtain cost estimates and prepare quotes for TWO’s and IRO’s
- Assign projects to subcontractors or design professional consultants and subcontractors, as needed, as determined by the Government
- Coordinate and schedule projects, including pricing, estimating costs, and processing BSR, TWO, or IRO
- Administer BSR, TWO, and IRO including issuing Contractor purchase orders for subcontractors or design professional consultants and subcontractors as required
- Provide technical review of projects in advance of submission for AOC Technical Review, to ensure compliance with AOC Standards and to ensure that work fully meets tenant requirements
- Provide oversight and supervision of all Contractor staff to ensure on-time completion of PM’s, BSR’s, TWO’s, and IRO’s
- Provide on-time Deliverables, to the COR
- Ensure timely invoice submission of TWO and IRO work efforts
- Maintain and administer the CMMS
- Conduct Facility Management Services Quality Control, and inspections and thence coordinate CM repairs as required
- Maintain professional and effective relationships with the tenants, COR, AOC employees, Security Manager, and Contractor employees
- Daily, communicate and coordinate with the on-site Security Manager employed by the Security Contractor
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have received the necessary and required training
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have received necessary Government background checks and badging before reporting on-site
- Ensure all Contractor and subcontractor employees supporting this contract have read and understand the Building Rules and Regulations
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000
Qualifications:
The Assistant Project Manager shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Not less than three (3) years of previous experience within the last five (5) years serving in the role of Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager, at a facility of comparable size, comparable function, with similar infrastructure including (1) chilled water and steam systems; (2) UPS Systems; (3) security surveillance systems; (4) security physical barrier systems; (5) fire alarm and fire suppression life safety systems; (6) generator systems; and (7) building automated controls systems. Demonstrated experience providing facility management and operation and maintenance management is required. Previous experience managing federal or state office buildings is desirable
- Completion of post-secondary school training in facilities management and supervision, at minimum possess an associate degree in a field related to facility management and operation and maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and meet project deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize work as required
- Demonstrated working technical expertise in engineering and building infrastructure systems
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software
- The Project Manager shall be available for emergency contact via cell phone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week
- The Project Manager shall have availability to work flexible hours as required in response to emergencies
- Demonstrated ability to provide error-free written correspondence (e.g. progress and status reports, notifications, memoranda, executive summaries) in an on-time manner
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a positive and cooperative attitude, orally and in writing, to all audiences; prepare and conduct briefings; make public announcements; coordinate and facilitate meetings
- Demonstrated ability and experience managing and coordinating emergency events involving a multitude of parties including tenants, law enforcement and other officials, and several agencies and organizations
- Previous experience as Chief Engineer is desirable, but not a requirement
- Demonstrated experience managing building reconstitution efforts after building closure due to damage or an emergency event
EOE, including disability/veterans
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The qualifications that appear most often in project assistant jobs across District of Columbia.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience supporting project planning, scheduling, and status reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with federal contracting processes, grant compliance, or government program operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and client coordination
- Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance at the Secret or Public Trust level
Project Assistant Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project assistant in District of Columbia?
Most project assistant roles in the District of Columbia require a bachelor's degree, typically in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field. There is no District of Columbia-specific license for the role, but many positions in federal contracting environments require candidates to be eligible for a federal security clearance, which involves a background investigation administered through the relevant federal agency. Candidates who complete a PMP or CAPM certification through the Project Management Institute strengthen their competitiveness noticeably.
Which companies hire project assistants in District of Columbia?
Employers hiring project assistants in District of Columbia right now include The Brookings Institution, Chimes, and LAUKOA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The District of Columbia market is particularly active among federal consulting firms and policy research organizations, which maintain ongoing project support needs tied to federal agency contracts and grant cycles.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most project assistant jobs?
The cities with the most project assistant openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington DC anchors the market because of the concentration of federal agencies, large consulting firms, and policy organizations headquartered there, while surrounding areas like Bethesda and Arlington draw additional volume from defense contractors and federal health agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
Are there remote project assistant jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 50% of project assistant openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and coordination-heavy nature of the work. Research support, grants management, and policy documentation tasks are the functions most frequently performed fully remotely, while roles tied to classified federal contracts are almost always on-site.
How can I get hired as a project assistant in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an internship or fellowship with a federal agency, a think tank, or a consulting firm that holds federal contracts. Organizations like the Urban Institute, MITRE, and ICF International regularly bring on program support interns who transition into junior project assistant roles. Lateral moves from administrative coordinator or research assistant positions are common. Candidates without direct project experience should pursue a CAPM certification, which signals project management competence and is achievable without prior formal experience.
Where can I find and apply to project assistant jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to project assistant jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the District. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and the specialties most active in the DC market, such as federal program coordination or grants management, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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