Assistant PM — Heavy Civil (Paid Training + Tuition)

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training program

Career advancement

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 POs, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and job costs with a path to become a Project Manager. Join a team with a long track record in heavy civil construction and a culture that values safety, integrity, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy highway construction preferred.
• 2+ years in an Assistant Project Manager role and/or Project Engineer role.
• Experience with construction management software; HCSS, Primavera, P6 a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sites.
• Must develop positive working relationships with owners, engineers and officials.
• Ability to manage people, budget, schedule and quality of work.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and analyze project schedules.
• Review site safety, maintenance of traffic and storm water plans.
• Ensure required permits are obtained.
• Assemble subcontractor lists and PO contacts before start.
• Coordinate construction activities with local officials.
• Prepare, review and return submittals for items to be manufactured.
• Assemble job cost codes and update regularly.
• Prepare monthly payment requisitions for owners.
• Work with Superintendent on equipment and crew needs.
• Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries on major items.
• Hold progress meetings with owner and subcontractors.
• Distribute amended drawings and maintain contact lists.
• Prepare change orders and present to owner.
• Develop relationships with owners and project engineers.
• Review subcontractor/supplier estimates and invoices.
• Ensure company maintains profit margin on job.
• Visit projects regularly to monitor progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

People management

Budget management

Scheduling

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 POs, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and job costs with a path to become a Project Manager. Join a team with a long track record in heavy civil construction and a culture that values safety, integrity, and community impact.