Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of civil/site development projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. This role involves collaboration with engineers, subcontractors, field teams, and clients, assisting with documentation, scheduling, procurement, and daily project administration, and is designed for individuals eager to grow into a full Project Manager role.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Construction / Site Development.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports planning, coordination, and execution of civil/site development projects from pre-construction through closeout. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards for a confidential client in the civil construction / site development industry.
Estimated base pay: $70,132 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Do
- Assist in pre-construction activities: review plans and specs, support estimating and takeoffs, prepare preliminary schedules and budgets, and identify long‑lead materials.
- Support permitting and compliance: prepare permit documentation, coordinate inspections, and maintain environmental and municipal compliance records.
- Help develop and update project schedules; track critical path items and coordinate field resources.
- Assist procurement: purchase materials and services, track deliveries, verify quantities, and maintain materials/submittal logs.
- Support subcontractor coordination: help prepare scopes, monitor performance, and assist in resolving schedule or quality issues.
- Conduct regular site visits to verify progress, quality, and safety; assist with RFIs, field directives, and daily reporting.
- Maintain financial logs, assist with invoice and change order reviews, and support forecasting and cost-to-complete updates.
- Help compile closeout documentation including punchlists, as‑builts, warranties, and O&M manuals.
- Support safety and quality initiatives: toolbox talks, site audits, testing tracking, and non‑conformance resolution.
- Prepare meeting minutes, weekly progress reports, and maintain clear client and stakeholder communication.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field.
- 1–3 years’ experience in civil construction, site development, or project support roles (internships count).
- Solid understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field processes.
- Familiarity with scheduling, estimating, and basic project management principles.
- Proficiency with MS Office; experience with construction management software preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask across multiple active projects and collaborate with field and office teams.
- Desire to grow into a Project Manager role; strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work in both office and field environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary: $70,132 per year (estimated).
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan — matching up to 6% and fully vested day one.
- Paid time off (PTO), parental leave, paid pregnancy medical leave, and paid holidays.
- Competitive total compensation with performance bonuses in many roles.
Why Join
- Opportunities for career advancement and formal training programs to help you progress toward Project Manager roles.
- Work on challenging, mission-critical site development projects with a safety-first culture.
- Access to modern equipment and proven project delivery processes.
- A collaborative environment where developing talent from within is prioritized.
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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