Assistant PM, Heavy Civil — Growth Path to Lead PM

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil and highway projects in the Richmond, VA area. You will join a seasoned PM team and assume real responsibility from day one, handling submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking to keep projects on schedule.

Base salary range is $110,000–$145,000 with benefits and relocation support for the right candidate. 2–5 years of relevant experience and a civil engineering or construction management degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects (field engineer, project engineer, or current APM).
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost tracking; HeavyJob, Bluebeam, or P6 exposure is a plus.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and/or equivalent field experience
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; travel is primarily local
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Richmond area (relocation assistance available for the right candidate)

Responsibilities

• Drive submittals, RFIs, and procurement schedules so field crews stay ahead of the work
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders to protect schedule commitments
• Track quantities, production, and costs against budget — and flag variances early
• Support monthly payment requisitions, cost projections, and project documentation
• Sit in weekly project team meetings covering schedule and cost review — and learn how profitable projects are actually run
• Support a safety culture that's instilled at every level of the project, not laminated on a wall

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

Cost tracking

Submittals & RFIs

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil and highway projects in the Richmond, VA area. You will join a seasoned PM team and assume real responsibility from day one, handling submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking to keep projects on schedule.

Base salary range is $110,000–$145,000 with benefits and relocation support for the right candidate. 2–5 years of relevant experience and a civil engineering or construction management degree are preferred.