Aspiring Project Manager – Civil/Heavy Highway, Training

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day project administration and management.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with purchase orders, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and job cost projections while learning the ropes toward a full Project Manager role. The role offers growth within our heavy civil construction team; travel up to 30% is required, and you will coordinate with owners and local officials to maintain schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy highway construction preferred.
• 2+ years in an Assistant Project Manager role or Project Engineer role.
• Experience with construction management software (HCSS, Primavera, P6) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks across sites.
• Ability to build positive relationships with owners, engineers and local officials.
• Proven ability to manage people, budget, schedule and quality across projects.
• Capable of accurate project take-offs and estimates.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and analyze project schedules and budgets.
• Review site safety and maintenance plans and ensure permits.
• Prepare subcontract listings and purchase orders with contacts.
• Coordinate construction activities with local officials and teams.
• Prepare, review and submit submittals for manufacturing or supplies.
• Assemble and update job cost codes and monthly payment requisitions.
• Coordinate with Superintendent on equipment and crew needs.
• Manage subcontractors and material deliveries on major items.
• Lead progress meetings with Owners and Subcontractors.
• Prepare change orders and amendments; maintain drawings and contacts.
• Foster positive relationships with Owners and Project Engineers.
• Ensure profit margins and monitor progress across sites.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-site management

Budget & schedule management

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

HCSS

Primavera

P6 Scheduling

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day project administration and management.

You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with purchase orders, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and job cost projections while learning the ropes toward a full Project Manager role. The role offers growth within our heavy civil construction team; travel up to 30% is required, and you will coordinate with owners and local officials to maintain schedules,