About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Assistant Project Manager (Construction) will support the administrative and technical execution of commercial and heavy-civil construction projects on behalf of a confidential client. This role works closely with project leadership, field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to help deliver projects safely, on schedule, and on budget.

• Manage construction documents and maintain document control systems.
• Prepare, review, and track RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Assist with contract administration and project scheduling.
• Track project costs, review bid packages, and support cost control activities.
• Support estimating and purchasing efforts as needed.
• Coordinate communications between field and office teams.
• Facilitate project closeout deliverables and punchlist resolution.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant construction management experience (including internships or co-ops).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; or an associate degree plus 3+ years of construction experience.
• Experience in commercial, civil, heavy-highway, infrastructure, or design-build projects.
• Hands-on experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedule tracking, and construction document control.
• Proficiency with Procore scheduling tools or equivalent construction management software.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude with strong attention to detail.

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Previous supervisory or managerial experience in construction.
• Advanced knowledge of construction or project management software.
• Familiarity with heavy-highway construction methods, sequencing, and field conditions.
• Entry-level estimating and scheduling experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and present a positive company image.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Full onsite role based in Clifford, IN.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (45 hours per week).
• Mix of office work and occasional onsite meetings with superintendents and subcontractors.
• Safety, integrity, collaboration, respect, and innovation are core workplace values.
• This role offers growth potential into a Project Manager position.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Hourly pay range: $32.69 - $37.50 per hour. Final pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for the temporary period may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) options; voluntary life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability; health savings account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off subject to plan rules and eligibility.

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time, Contract to Hire.
• Job location: Clifford, IN (onsite).
• Employer: Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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