Assistant Project Manager

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Project Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet schedule and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, construction coordination and contract administration functions.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with management to develop and adjust project plans, staffing, equipment, and timelines. Continuously evaluate and improve execution strategies throughout the project.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents and payment terms. Review and approve invoices, subcontractor payments, and cost reports, identifying variances and potential claims.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all project records, including daily reports, logs, photos, and meeting minutes.
• Manage the project budget, monitor cost performance, optimize work methods, and ensure proper documentation and submission of change orders and claims.
• Mentor project engineers, interns, and enforce company policies across the team.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely payments and resolution of disputes or changes.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions, maintaining strong relationships and handling negotiations with integrity.
• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring a safe work environment across all project activities.

Other

• Foster and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to work well under pressure with a sense of urgency and thoroughness
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Diversity and inclusion
• Teamwork orientation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Supervisory Requirements

This position will have direct reports and supervisory requirements.

Work Environment

Additionally, a pressurized environment is the norm.

• Employee will be working on heavy civil and highway construction sites.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to navigate rugged terrain, climb substantial heights, and work over and on water.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

This role could require regional travel within the assigned Division.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction science and or construction management
• 5+ years of heavy highway experience; 2+ years of progressive project management experience preferred
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Field-based project execution experience
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Safety Trained Supervisor Construction Certification

Preferred Education and Experience

• Viewpoint experience a plus
• Knowledge of estimating process

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

Our Core Values

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.