Assistant Project Manager – Heavy Civil Projects

Assistant Project Manager Heavy Civil Projects

Salem Oregon

Our client is a respected heavy civil contractor specializing in complex infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support water and wastewater projects including treatment plants pump stations and related infrastructure.

This role is well suited for an early-career Civil Engineer or construction professional with at least one year of industry experience who wants to build a career in project management. Youll work alongside experienced Project Managers and field teams while gaining hands-on experience with project coordination scheduling budgeting documentation and client communication.

Assistant Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of heavy civil water and wastewater projects.
• Support project schedules budgets cost tracking forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate with field teams subcontractors vendors engineers and owners.
• Review plans specifications contracts and other project documents.
• Manage RFIs submittals change orders progress reports and other project documentation.
• Track project progress and help identify schedule cost and scope concerns.
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Assist with procurement material coordination quality control and project closeout.
• Work closely with Project Managers and field leadership while taking on increasing project responsibility.

Assistant Project Manager Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in civil construction heavy civil engineering or construction project coordination.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field.
• Water/wastewater utilities treatment plants pump stations or other infrastructure experience is a plus.
• Understanding of construction plans specifications scheduling and project documentation.
• Comfortable working with project costs quantities budgets and financial information.
• Strong organizational analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field teams subcontractors vendors and clients.

Company Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays

Compensation: $70K - $80K (DOE) annual salary with bonus potential

Required Experience:

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