Civil Construction Assistant Project Manager
The Civil Construction Assistant Project Manager 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 role offers early-career professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil construction within federal and commercial sectors, contributing to projects that serve communities and the country.
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 / Utilities / Sitework.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Civil Construction Assistant Project Manager based in Newbern, TN. This is an early-career to intermediate role supporting heavy civil/sitework and utility projects — including federally funded work — and offers hands-on experience in project execution, documentation, and subcontractor coordination. The position is full-time.
Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year + performance bonuses (listed in source).
Employment type: Full-Time.
Work schedule: Monday–Friday; travel to project sites as required (per diem when traveling).
What you’ll do
- Support Project Managers and Superintendents to deliver heavy civil construction projects on time and on budget.
- Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract submittals to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with preparation, review, and tracking of project submittals and RFIs.
- Generate purchase orders and monitor material deliveries to the job site.
- Help develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare and organize daily field reports and other project documentation for leadership review.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and client-specific requirements (including access to federal facilities).
- Provide general project support as needed to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.
Who we’re looking for (qualifications)
- U.S. Citizenship is required (candidates must be U.S. Citizens to meet federal project requirements).
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required) or Construction Management (preferred alternate).
- 0–3 years of experience in heavy civil construction or sitework preferred; strong entry-level candidates (recent grads) encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate project records.
- Ability to pass State & Federal professional reviews for access to military bases and Federal facilities.
- Civil Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure is a plus.
Benefits
Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and professional growth:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Robust 401(k) plan with company match.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Paid training and certification opportunities.
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave).
- Travel assignments with per diem when working away from home.
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Prevailing wage project opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
Location & travel
This posting is based in Newbern, TN. Projects require travel to job sites; occasional relocation to or work from other company offices may be required depending on project needs. Candidates should be prepared for on-site presence and travel as required.
Equal Employment Opportunity & legal notes
Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring decisions are made without unlawful discrimination. Candidates will be required to meet federal access requirements for some projects (U.S. Citizenship, background checks, and the ability to pass state & federal professional reviews).
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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