Assistant Project Manager

Position Summary

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to manage asset management operations on a comprehensive roadway maintenance project(s) in Fort Pierce, FL. This position will report to the Project Manager and requires performing a wide range of responsibilities on a new asset maintenance roadway services AM/O&M contract related to mechanical/civil engineering, planning work, scheduling/managing crews, roadway repair analysis, preparing project report submissions, interfacing with government Clients and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager (PM) in overall project delivery while providing leadership and coordination between office-based management and field operations. This role combines the technical and client-facing responsibilities of the PM with the operational oversight of the OM, ensuring that project objectives are met on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards. The APM works closely with the PM on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client relationships, while also assisting the OM in supervising field activities, coaching staff, and reinforcing team culture.

Work Environment

• Project Field (65%): Outside environment around highway/facility infrastructure
• Client Office (10%): Government-style professional offices within near proximity to project office
• Construction/Maintenance Offices (15%): Project office compatible with industry standard for construction field offices
• Divisional Project Sites (5%): Multiple sites throughout the region and U.S.
• Remote/Home Office (5%): Occasional job duties performed remotely at residence

Responsibilities

• Maintenance engineering operations on roadway/tunnel assets, repair, and emergency operations
• Manage project office and field operations
• Supervising field project inspections with annual QA/QC assessments
• Coordinate financial planning and project budget projections that will assist senior managers
• Track/report maintenance contract performance relative to plan, contract, and company targets
• Work with Senior/Regional/Project Managers to develop short-term and long-term project maintenance repair plans and technical support
• Perform analysis to improve field prosecution, crew efficiency and maximize operational safety
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for presentation to Client and Corporate operations centers
• Reviewing and approving plans, payments, and change orders for contracts
• Offering technical support to other departments involved in the project's operations and maintenance
• Assisting in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and calculations
• Conducting data acquisition and analysis, researching alternative design approaches, and preparing reports and permit applications
• Creating business cases to evaluate the best options for highway operations
• Updating the GIS model as required
• Providing necessary training to the Maintenance Team to enhance their responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the O&M Measurement and Performance Tables
• Assist the Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
• Act as a secondary client contact, supporting the PM in communications, reporting, and relationship management
• Oversee specific project components or work programs delegated by the PM, ensuring alignment with project goals
• Support the Operations Manager in supervising field operations, including safety compliance, staffing, scheduling, and QA/QC
• Monitor project costs and progress, identifying risks or variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Lead coordination between office and field teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals, production targets, and expectations
• Contribute to staff development through training, coaching, and performance feedback
• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance, including safety records, production data, and contract deliverables
• Serve as acting project lead in the absence of the Project Manager, with limited delegated authority

Required Experience

• English language fluency written and verbal
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience with project management, or team leadership
• Highly efficient organizational skills in a multi-faceted long-term project environment
• Experience in engineering/construction
• Ability to rapidly develop a competent understanding of technical roadway maintenance specifications
• Ability to lead, direct, and manage field maintenance crews and office staff
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Effective communicator at all professional levels and styles (verbal, f2f, messaging, phone, email, etc.)
• Ability to manage project field emergencies 24/7
• Ability to analyze field accomplishment data and prepare reports, statements and projections
• Working knowledge of short and long term contract budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and revenue analysis

Preferred Experience

• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• Construction/Maintenance field operations professional experience
• Familiarity with DOT contract operations
• Competent understanding of roadway maintenance and repair specifications
• Technical experience with earthworks, landscaping, road construction, bridge maintenance, stormwater drainage maintenance
• Engineer Intern or PE certificate with reciprocity
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Construction Management, ABET accredited university
• Computer experience with ArcGIS, PowerBI, Tableau, CAD, and/or MicroStation is preferred
• Military/Veteran leadership experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, and College Engineering ABET-accredited Degree
• Competency of Microsoft Office 365 suite software
• Solid organizational planning
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Skill in establishing priorities and managing work loads
• Ability to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in the order to meet changing job conditions
• Perform advanced math skills including calculations using fractions, percent, and/ratios
• Read and understand technical manuals, plans, specifications
• Ability to write documents (English) following prescribed formats
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Dependable and highly organized with business and maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude
• Ability to travel within State (up to 25%) and occasionally outside State

Schedule

Full time; typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-4:00PM. Must be flexible and work varying schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Annual profitability-based bonus
• Recognition incentives
• Extensive training opportunities
• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 2 weeks of Vacation time
• 2 weeks of Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Critical Illness coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount