Project Assistant Jobs in Maryland

Project Assistant jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, Annapolis, and the Washington D.C. suburbs, where government contracting, healthcare administration, and federal agency support keep demand consistent at every level from entry to senior coordinator. Large employers with a lasting Maryland presence including Leidos, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Northrop Grumman regularly bring on project assistants to support program management, compliance tracking, and administrative operations. The most in-demand specialties are IT project support, government program coordination, and healthcare project administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles55
Top employerBohler
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring28
Work type82% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Federal Realty Investment Trust
Assistant Project Coordinator
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Federal Realty Investment Trust
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Assistant Project Coordinator
Federal Realty Investment Trust
North Bethesda, Maryland
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Assistant Project Manager - Construction
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Assistant Project Manager - Construction
M&B Contract Specialties
Owings Mills, Maryland
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
$65k - $85k/yr
CPR Certification

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Border States
Assistant Project Manager
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Border States
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Assistant Project Manager
Border States
Curtis Bay, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree in Business Administration
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager
Doyle & Company
Rockville, Maryland
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$60k - $95k/yr
On-Site

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All Star Flooring
Assistant Construction Project Manager - Commercial Flooring
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All Star Flooring
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Assistant Construction Project Manager - Commercial Flooring
All Star Flooring
Beltsville, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$50k.14 - $60k.34/yr
On-Site

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Project Assistant Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
8 jobs
Frederick
5 jobs
Rockville
4 jobs
Upper Marlboro
4 jobs
Laurel
3 jobs
Gaithersburg
3 jobs
Bowie
2 jobs
Bethesda
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs

Project Assistant Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Bohler
Bohler3 open roles
ECS Limited
ECS Limited2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project assistant jobs across Maryland.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Smartsheet
  • Experience supporting project schedules, budgets, and status reporting for cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders and vendors
  • Familiarity with federal contracting environments or government program documentation practices
  • Certification in project management foundations such as CAPM or CompTIA Project+ is a plus

Project Assistant Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project assistant in Maryland?

Most project assistant roles in Maryland require at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's in business administration, information systems, or a related field is increasingly preferred. There is no state-issued license required for the role. Candidates who complete a recognized project management foundations course and build experience supporting scheduling, documentation, and team coordination in any industry are well positioned for Maryland's government contracting and healthcare markets.

Which companies hire project assistants in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring project assistants in Maryland include Bohler, ECS Limited, and Jobot, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal contractors and large health systems means demand is consistent year-round, with openings distributed across both private sector firms and nonprofit institutions.

Which Maryland cities have the most project assistant jobs?

Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville account for the largest share of project assistant openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the list as the state's largest city, with health system operators and university-affiliated organizations driving much of the hiring, while the D.C.-adjacent suburbs of Rockville and Bethesda produce openings tied to federal agencies, defense contractors, and biotech firms clustered in the I-270 corridor.

Are there remote project assistant jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles. About 18% of project assistant openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves documentation, scheduling coordination, and virtual stakeholder communication rather than on-site presence. Roles supporting IT programs and federal consulting engagements are the most likely to carry full remote or hybrid options.

How can I get hired as a project assistant in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an administrative or program coordinator role at a Maryland federal contractor or health system, where employers like Leidos, SAIC, and Johns Hopkins Medicine regularly hire assistants without extensive prior project management experience. Look for internship pipelines and early-career associate programs at these organizations. A CAPM credential or a completed project management basics course signals initiative, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet can substitute for years of direct experience in screening reviews.

Where can I find and apply to project assistant jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to project assistant jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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