Assistant Project Manager (Entry Level) - Civil Division)

Key Responsibilities

• Support project-specific quality control plans and perform field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Cook up material submittals, testing, inspections, and documentation for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and related site work.
• Aid in jobsite safety audits, Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), toolbox talks, OSHA compliance, near-miss tracking, and corrective actions.
• Aid Project Managers with Request for Information (RFIs), change orders, daily reports, purchase requisitions, project records, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, inspectors, clients, and internal teams to resolve quality, safety, or field concerns.
• Review daily reports and timecards for accuracy of labor hours, quantities, equipment, and materials.
• Aid in weekly project updates, bid proposals, cost projections, project cost reports, and Work Performance Reports (WPRs).
• Help monitor subcontractor and vendor performance while gaining hands-on exposure to scheduling, cost management, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• Recent graduate or approximately 1-3 years out of school; relevant internship, co-op, field, or construction experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to heavy civil construction, underground utilities, excavation, site preparation, or infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Ability to read construction plans and technical specifications with strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, HCSS, Unanet, or similar construction software is a plus.
• Self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment.

Location & Travel

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to, the Birmingham, Alabama area.
• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 90% of the time, including extended project assignments and overnight travel.
• The initial project assignment will begin in the Sevierville, Tennessee area.
• Daily per diem and company-paid lodging are provided for qualifying travel assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits with career advancement opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with high-impact civil infrastructure projects and experienced construction leadership.
• Opportunity to build skills across quality, safety, field operations, project management, estimating, and cost control.

Employment Terms

• Employment with Timberline Construction Group is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and a background check, which may include criminal history and employment verification.
• By submitting your application, you consent to agreeing to partake in a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
• All candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.