Assistant Project Manager (Heavy Civil/Bridge)
About the role
Join the growing MasTec Civil, LLC team as an Assistant Project Manager in beautiful Charleston, SC. We are expanding our footprint across the state with a new heavy civil project that promises to make a lasting impact for the community.
Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with management to develop and adjust project plans, staffing, equipment, and timelines. Continuously evaluate and improve execution strategies throughout the project.
Project Coordination: Serve as the primary company representative on-site. Lead progress and internal coordination meetings, ensure timely document submission, and conduct pre-activity meetings to align on scope, resources, safety, and quality requirements.
Staffing & Leadership: Partner with HR to staff the project, supervise engineering personnel, mentor junior engineers, and enforce company policies across the team.
Contract & Financial Oversight: Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents and payment terms. Review and approve invoices, subcontractor payments, and cost reports, identifying variances and potential claims.
Cost Control: Manage the project budget, monitor cost performance, optimize work methods, and ensure proper documentation and submission of change orders and claims.
Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Negotiate, coordinate, and oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely payments and resolution of disputes or changes.
Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely completion of all project records, including daily reports, logs, photos, and meeting minutes.
Client Relations: Represent the company professionally in all interactions, maintaining strong relationships and handling negotiations with integrity.
Safety Compliance: Enforce company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring a safe work environment across all project activities.
Qualifications
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
Professional Engineering registration in civil engineering preferred
Skills and Abilities
Experience in Design-Build project delivery preferred
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to multi-task effectively
Self-starter who works well independently
Adaptable and calm under pressure
Software Skills: 30-Hour OSHA training, Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Scheduling software, P6 Primavera, Heavy Bid from HCSS, Bluebeam by REVU, AutoCAD-Civil 3D, MicroStation, AGTEK
What's in it for you
Financial Wellbeing: Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase, 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children, Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Planning for the Unexpected: Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance Program, Group legal plan