Assistant Project Manager

Nbutexas; Seabrook (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Southern New Hampshire seeks an organized Assistant Project Manager to support heavy civil and site development projects. You will work with PMs, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to keep schedules, budgets, and quality on track.

Two or more years in project engineering or coordination in heavy civil settings are preferred. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering is ideal; travel to local sites is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in project engineering, coordination, or assistant PM in heavy civil/site development.
• Knowledge of civil construction plans, specs, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to local project sites.
• Experience collaborating with office and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of heavy civil and site development projects.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Support scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and field resources.
• Communicate regularly with Superintendents and Foremen regarding project progress, schedules, and potential challenges.
• Attend project meetings and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Track project milestones, outstanding items, and closeout documentation.
• Help identify and resolve issues before they affect schedules, costs, or quality.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Our client is seeking an organized and motivated Assistant Project Manager to support heavy civil and site development projects throughout Southern New Hampshire and the surrounding region. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to help ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with civil construction experience who is ready to take on greater project responsibility and continue developing toward a Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning and execution of heavy civil and site development projects.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and field resources.
• Communicate regularly with Superintendents and Foremen regarding project progress, schedules, and potential challenges.
• Attend project meetings and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, estimates, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Track project milestones, outstanding items, and closeout documentation.
• Help identify and resolve issues before they affect schedules, costs, or quality.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in project engineering, project coordination, or assistant project management within heavy civil, excavation, utility, site development, or a related construction environment.
• Working knowledge of civil construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with both office and field teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction-related project management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent field and project experience will also be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local project sites as needed.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of $75,000–$90,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful heavy civil and site development projects.
• Hands-on exposure to all phases of project delivery.
• Collaborative environment with direct access to experienced project and field leaders.
• Long-term professional growth and advancement toward a Project Manager position.
• Stable, established company with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and dependable service.

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Kristan Caceres