APM, Heavy Civil (VDOT) — Path to Project Manager

KingRecruitingServices; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Family owned for 50+ years

Path to Project Manager

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. You will assist with submittals, procurement, and cost tracking while supporting scheduling, safety, and documentation.

Relocation to the Fredericksburg area is available for the right candidate. The role offers growth toward independent project management on DOT/VDOT ventures, with a family-owned contractor background and established Virginia/North Carolina projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer or APM.
• VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of scheduling and cost tracking.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• HeavyJob, Bluebeam or P6 experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Based in Virginia or ready to relocate; relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Drive submittals, RFIs and procurement so field crews stay ahead of the work.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders.
• Track quantities, production and cost against budget.
• Prepare monthly pay applications and cost projections.
• Support schedule updates and change management.
• Work with VDOT inspectors and owner representatives.
• Keep project documentation clean and current.
• Take part in weekly schedule and cost reviews with the project team.
• Support a strong jobsite safety culture.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

DOT experience

Scheduling & cost tracking

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia. You will assist with submittals, procurement, and cost tracking while supporting scheduling, safety, and documentation.

Relocation to the Fredericksburg area is available for the right candidate. The role offers growth toward independent project management on DOT/VDOT ventures, with a family-owned contractor background and established Virginia/North Carolina projects.