ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION/STRUCTURES)

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (Structures) assists Superintendents and/or Project Managers in coordinating project activities to ensure cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Update and monitor the Request for Information (RFI) system.
• Compile, update, and monitor the Change Order Request Log.
• Read and understand all required/applicable contract elements; act as the Company’s authority on the contract between the Owner and the Company.
• Perform all contract administrative management functions as appropriate once a project is assigned.
• Attend all meetings with the Owner’s Representative and call meetings as necessary to clarify or settle major issues.
• Develop or approve the appropriate schedule of values for prime and/or subcontract billings.
• Prepare, review with all appropriate parties, and submit payment requisitions by the established billing date.
• Manage receivables to ensure timely payment.
• Review and approve monthly subcontractor pay requisitions, ensuring required accompanying documents (e.g., lien releases) are received.
• Ensure subcontracts are drafted and executed in a timely fashion to facilitate the project schedule (coordinated with Estimating).
• Secure acquisition of permits, bonds, and insurance through appropriate channels.
• Closely monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with contract provisions.
• Ensure field records are kept and perform periodic audits.
• Post changes correctly to budget and other job‑tracking systems.
• Manage and monitor the shop‑drawing submittal process.
• Document important transactions, agreements, delays, or events (e.g., photos, video) to protect the Company’s interests.
• Efficiently complete project closeout in accordance with contract documents and collect retainage promptly.
• Price, negotiate, and collect for all change orders and extra work as required; major changes may require estimating assistance and executive approval.
• Participate in, perform, or direct the buyout of the project, soliciting and contracting vendors and subs for items not covered in the initial buyout.
• Develop and communicate an effective construction plan with the Superintendent, determining means and methods to meet project goals.
• Ensure construction means and methods maximize production, assure quality, minimize costs, and promote safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a minimum of 10 years construction experience (at least 5 years in a leadership capacity), or
• Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a business‑related field plus a minimum of 7 years construction experience (at least 3 years in a leadership capacity), or
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a business‑related field plus a minimum of 5 years construction experience (at least 3 years in a leadership capacity).
• Ability to make decisions quickly and communicate them clearly.
• Accepts full responsibility for actions and treats peers respectfully.
• Supports training and development efforts.
• Displays visionary/strategic thinking.
• Conducts self in an ethical manner.
• Experience with structures/bridges projects.

Compensation

Salary range: $73,325 – $125,720. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Competencies

• Budgets/Cost Control
• Communicating Effectively
• Driving Projects to Completion
• Project Management
• Work Environment/Safety
• Working with Financial Information
• Travel

Work Environment and Travel

The employee must be able to travel to and from the work office and project sites as required.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls, and frequent standing, talking, and hearing. Occasionally the employee will need to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lb and possess the vision abilities needed for close, distance, mid‑range, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Position Type

Full‑time, typically 40 hours per week.

Other Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest Major Market

Roanoke