Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

An integral team member who collaborates on the management and execution of heavy civil or bridge projects safely and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to develop and adjust project plans, staffing, equipment, and timelines.
• Continuously evaluate and improve execution strategies throughout the project.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents and payment terms.
• Review and approve invoices, subcontractor payments, and cost reports, identifying variances and potential claims.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all project records, including daily reports, logs, photos, and meeting minutes.
• Manage the project budget, monitor cost performance, optimize work methods, and ensure proper documentation and submission of change orders and claims.
• Mentor project engineers and interns, and enforce company policies across the team.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely payments and resolution of disputes or changes.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions, maintaining strong relationships and handling negotiations with integrity.
• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring a safe work environment across all project activities.
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with the leadership and development of team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Science and Management.
• 5+ years of heavy highway experience; 2+ years of progressive project management experience preferred.
• Field-based project execution experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Certification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.
• Self-starter who works well independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a sense of urgency and thoroughness.
• Must be able to navigate rugged terrain, climb substantial heights, and work over and on water.
• Good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limbed coordination.
• Excellent stamina.

Preferred Qualifications

• Viewpoint experience.
• Knowledge of the estimating process.

Work Environment

• Pressurized environment with long hours and occasional weekend work.
• Work on heavy civil and highway construction sites with loud noise levels.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside conditions (inclement weather, heat, humidity), dust, and asphalt.
• Regional travel within the assigned Division may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position includes direct supervisory responsibilities and requires managing direct reports.

About the Company

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. Our mission is to be America’s preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment