ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the management and delivery of roadway maintenance and asset management projects. The role involves project planning scheduling budgeting contract performance tracking crew supervision roadway maintenance analysis client coordination reporting and ensuring compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a bridge between office management and field operations helping to achieve project objectives while supporting team development and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway maintenance repair and emergency operations.
• Support project office and field operations management.
• Supervise field inspections and QA/QC assessments.
• Assist with project budgeting financial planning and forecasting.
• Track and report contract performance against project objectives.
• Develop short-term and long-term maintenance and repair plans.
• Analyze field operations to improve efficiency and safety.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for management and clients.
• Review and approve project documentation plans payments and change orders.
• Provide technical support related to engineering and maintenance activities.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports and permit applications.
• Assist with GIS updates and business case evaluations.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel.
• Support project planning scheduling budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate communication between field teams office staff and clients.
• Monitor project costs risks and progress while recommending corrective actions.
• Serve as acting project lead when required.

Requirements

• 13 years of project management maintenance construction or leadership experience.
• Experience with maintenance contracts.
• Leadership experience managing teams.
• Engineering construction or roadway maintenance experience.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage field operations and emergency situations.
• Experience with budgeting forecasting and performance reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals plans and specifications.
• Ability to travel as required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Experience with GIS CAD Power BI Tableau or similar software preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Military or veteran leadership experience preferred.