Assistant Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in the successful execution of projects through effective communication, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Manage services projects representing the company in meetings, conducting pre-job planning with superintendents, and ensuring daily project monitoring.
• Manage new construction projects at the discretion of the Vice President of Construction.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor pricing through pre/post bid strategies, subcontract coordination, and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Proficiently utilize AutoCAD for precise casting bed and crane layout, evaluate site conditions to recommend suitable equipment usage (cranes, pumps, loaders), conduct pre-project inspections, verify site layout details, and contribute to estimating throughout pre-bid and post-construction phase.
• In conjunction with the Project Coordinator, manage project material submittals, approvals and lead times to ensure project timelines are met.
• End-to-end concrete design and management, including specification review, quality control, operational support, and post-project analysis.
• Manage subcontractors by ensuring performance aligns with project timelines and quality,while promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Manage the coordination of crane operations, overseeing scheduling, and communication
• with the superintendent ensuring efficient project execution.
• Travel to project sites for preconstruction meetings, quality control and safety inspections.
• Manage costs involving initial budgeting, invoice evaluation, expense tracking, and monthlyproject billings.
• Assist in Project closeout meetings, ensuring documentation review, final approvals, andseamless project handover to clients.
• Support the project team to thoroughly execute detailed pre-job planning.
• Manage co-ops/interns ensuring productive contribution and professional development.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of construction field engineer, project engineer, or assistant project manager experience in a heavy civil self-performing contractor, concrete preferred.
• Background in sitework and utility work preferred.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Leadership experience demonstrated through ability to guide, motivate and develop others, and team-oriented background grounded in trust, accountability, and shared success.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Incentive Program
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement