Assistant Project Manager

Approach Talent; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $110,000 base salary

5% profit participation

Housing provided during project

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Approach Talent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a $130 million water treatment plant project in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This position involves managing project operations over a 30-month duration, demanding 3–5 years of construction experience, particularly in heavy civil work.

You'll engage in project documentation, coordinate with various teams, and support scheduling and budgeting, gaining invaluable exposure that can propel your career forward. The role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Exposure to heavy civil, water/wastewater, or industrial work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project operations from office to field.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs and change orders.
• Support scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Work with owners, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project runs smoothly.

Skills

Construction experience

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar

Job description

Position Type: Full‑Time

Project Value: $130 Million

Duration: 30 Months

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the team delivering a $130 million water treatment plant project in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This isn’t a small job or a short stint—it’s a 30‑month build where you’ll be involved from early execution through final closeout on a major piece of municipal infrastructure that will serve the community for decades.

If you’ve got 3–5 years of construction experience, especially in heavy civil, water/wastewater, or industrial work, and you’re ready to take on more responsibility, this is the kind of project that can really move your career forward.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing:

• Helping coordinate day‑to‑day project operations from office to field
• Managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Supporting scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Working closely with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams
• Keeping an eye on progress so we stay ahead of schedule and budget issues
• Supporting quality control, commissioning, and final turnover
• Helping keep communication tight, organized, and moving

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar
• 3–5 years of experience in construction (project engineering, field, or project management support)
• Exposure to heavy civil, water/wastewater, industrial, municipal, or similar work
• Strong organization and communication skills—you can keep a lot of moving parts straight
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑driven construction environment

We want this to be worth your time—financially and professionally.

• Up to $110,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 5% profit participation on the project
• Housing provided for the duration of the project (Fayetteville assignment)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Real opportunity for career growth into Project Manager roles and beyond

Why This Role Is Worth Considering?

You’ll be part of a $130 million water treatment plant build, working with experienced people who know how to deliver complex infrastructure the right way. You’ll get real exposure, real responsibility, and a clear path to grow into larger roles if you’re hungry for it.

On top of that, the compensation structure is designed to reward performance—so when the project wins, you win too.

If you’ve been looking for a project where you can step up, learn fast, and actually see the impact of your work in a real community asset, this is it.

If it sounds like a fit, send over your resume and let’s talk.