Assistant Project Manager

Plateau Excavation, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plateau Excavation, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project teams on Southeast site development projects. This hands-on role collaborates with the Project Manager and Superintendent to execute projects, manage costs, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors.

Based out of our office with local site visits, the position offers growth into a Senior Project Manager role as you develop and take on larger responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or 2-5 years of project engineer or assistant project management experience.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in the management field of sitework construction projects; erosion control, excavation, utility installation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices and technology.
• Previous experience of successful support to a project team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and traverse slopes.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager as needed to ensure a successful execution of a project with the client and our subcontractors.
• Track materials and manage costs.
• Learn from the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager to successfully execute a project.
• Help manage scope with our subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Support in the management of supplier procurement and contracts. Monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring timely delivery and appropriate billing.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Monitor deviations in project scope and communicate with the project manager.
• Maintain job files to ensure continuity of work.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with the construction documents.
• Review and track project invoices to ensure appropriate billings and manage material needs.
• Generate, review, distribute and track RFI’s.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering

Job description

Location: Kennesaw, GA (Primarily Office-Based with Local Site Visits)

At Plateau Excavation, we don’t just move dirt — we build the foundation for some of the most important construction projects across the Southeast. As one of the largest and most respected site development contractors, we’re known for taking on complex grading, utility, and heavy civil projects — and delivering them safely, on time, and on budget.

We are currently hiring an Assistant Project Manager to join our team based out of Kennesaw, GA. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who wants to manage major projects across the Southeast.

This position offers strong career advancement potential into a Senior Project Manager role as you continue to grow within the Plateau organization.

The Assistant Project Manager will assist and support the Project Manager and Superintendent on projects.

Specifics of the Role

• Support the Project Manager as needed to ensure a successful execution of a project with the client and our subcontractors.
• Track materials and manage costs
• Learn from the Project Manager and Superintendent

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or 2-5 years of project engineer or assistant project management experience.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in the management field of sitework construction projects; erosion control, excavation, utility installation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices and technology.
• Previous experience of successful support to a project team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and traverse slopes.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.

What we expect

• Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager to successfully execute a project. The APM should have desire to learn from the Project Manager and be able to successfully execute specific subtask of project management.
• Assistant Project Manager will help manage scope with our subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.
• Support in the management of supplier procurement and contracts. Monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring timely delivery and appropriate billing
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices
• Monitor deviations in project scope and communicate with the project manager
• Maintain job files to ensure continuity of work flow.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with the construction documents.
• Review and track project invoices to ensure appropriate billings and manage material needs.
• Generate, review, distribute and track RFI’s.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Items to know

• Our projects are typically based in the southeast and travel will be required. Travel could consist of day travel, multi-day travel or work onsite a project from a few weeks to monthly.
• Plateau does not micro‑manage and you will be expected to work with the project manager and be a self‑starter. The Plateau team is always ready to support you and each other with decision making, knowledge questions, etc. when you need or would like input