Assistant Project Manager

The Quest Organization; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in heavy civil, roadway, or infrastructure construction to support a growing project team. The role focuses on coordinating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams to drive project execution and documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, budgeting, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications, while ensuring compliance and accurate records across the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in heavy civil, roadway, utility, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience supporting public works or DOT-related projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 certification and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor/vendor pricing, procurement, and project buyout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project records.
• Review invoices, track costs, and assist with pay applications.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Documentation

Communication

Excel

Reading drawings

Education

Construction Management degree (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

B2W

HCSS

MS Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Road Construction

A well‑established heavy civil contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in heavy civil, roadway, or infrastructure construction to support a growing project team. The company specializes in large‑scale public sitework, roadway, and civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor/vendor pricing, procurement, and project buyout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project records.
• Review invoices, track costs, and assist with pay applications.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in heavy civil, roadway, utility, or infrastructure construction required.
• Experience supporting public works or DOT‑related projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Bluebeam, B2W, HCSS, or similar software preferred.
• Construction Management degree preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification and valid driver’s license required.