Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager at Confidential Client supports the delivery of heavy civil construction projects by assisting Project Managers and Superintendents with plan interpretation, submittal management, scheduling, and coordination of vendors and subcontractors. This full-time, on-site role offers early-career professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow into leadership within a collaborative federal contracting environment.
About Careertakes
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Job Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of heavy civil construction and sitework projects. This full-time role (Monday–Friday) is a hands-on, early-career to junior-level position ideal for candidates with a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management who want field and project-management exposure on commercial and federal contracts.
Salary: $85,000–$120,000 per year + performance bonuses.
What You’ll Do
- Interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents to support accurate field execution.
- Assist with preparation and review of project submittals and material submittal logs.
- Generate purchase orders, monitor material deliveries, and track procurement status.
- Support project scheduling and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.
- Prepare and organize daily field reports and documentation for project leadership.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and client requirements (including federal contract requirements).
- Provide general project support to Project Managers and Superintendents as assigned.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required (to meet federal contract and site access requirements).
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required) or Construction Management (preferred).
- 0–3 years’ experience in heavy civil construction, utilities, or sitework; entry-level candidates with strong academics are encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to pass state and federal background checks and obtain access to military/federal facilities as needed.
- Progress toward Civil Engineer licensure or an active license is a plus.
Benefits
Confidential Client offers benefits designed to support professional and personal growth:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Robust 401(k) with company match.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Paid training and certification support.
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave).
- Travel assignments with per diem when working away from home.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Opportunities to work on prevailing-wage and federal projects.
- Employee recognition programs.
Schedule & Location
- Employment type: Full-Time — Monday through Friday.
- This position may require relocation to one of the client’s regional offices (examples listed in the source posting). Projects will involve travel to job sites; per diem is provided for travel assignments.
Note: Candidates should be prepared to work on federal and commercial projects and to comply with site-specific access and background-check requirements.
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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