Assistant Project Manager-WWT

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of industrial and heavy commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) projects. The Assistant Project Manager will assist with project scheduling, project buyout, estimating, document control, subcontractor management, and coordination of self-perform construction activities. This role may support one large project or multiple small-to-medium-sized projects simultaneously. Project delivery methods may include Self-Perform, General Contracting, and Construction Management. Project values typically range from $500,000 to $15 million. Travel may be required depending on project location and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Maintain a strong commitment to company safety policies, procedures, and culture.
• Follow established project controls, purchasing, estimating, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, project executives, engineers, field teams, subcontractors, designers, and regulatory agencies to ensure project success.
• Aid in managing project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Assist with change order preparation, pricing, negotiation, and documentation.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, drawing revisions, punch lists, and closeout documents.
• Aid in project buyout activities and subcontractor procurement.
• Aid in estimating efforts, including budgeting, quantity reviews, change requests, and field order quotations.
• Coordinate subcontractor and self-perform scopes with field supervision.
• Establish and maintain positive customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Aid in project planning, logistics, scheduling, engineering coordination, and safety planning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Prepare letters of intent, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and related project documentation.
• Track submittals and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements and schedule milestones.
• Aid in onboarding and administrative support for field personnel.
• Maintain project records, update logs, expedite material deliveries, monitor labor costs, and support schedule updates throughout construction.
• Aid in project closeout activities, including punch list management, turnover documentation, vendor compliance, and final records management.
• Travel as needed to support project operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of construction project management experience or relevant internships with a General Contractor or Construction Management firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) experience is required.
• Knowledge of construction project management principles and project controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with: Sage 300, Procore, Prolog, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6.
• Experience supporting industrial, water/wastewater, heavy commercial, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Familiarity with project estimating, procurement, scheduling, and cost control processes.