Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Ruby-Collins Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

401(k) + Company Match

100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance

Job summary

Ruby-Collins Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) based in Atlanta, GA. The APM will provide technical, administrative, and logistical support on underground utility and heavy civil construction projects. This on-site role is crucial for ensuring project cost control and effective communication among teams.

Qualified candidates will have experience in civil construction, strong technical skills, and excellent time management abilities. Key benefits include competitive compensation and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in civil construction project coordination or management preferred.
• Strong understanding of large underground utility or heavy civil operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and prepare submittal packages.
• Manage RFIs and facilitate communication among teams.
• Coordinate subcontractor logistics and assess project progress.

Skills

Technical Analysis

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

P6

CAD

Job description

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Safety-First & Family-Oriented Work Culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Match
• 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance

Job Overview

TheAssistant Project Manager (APM)is a key leadership-support role focused on providing technical, administrative, and logistical coordination for underground utility, infrastructure, and heavy civil construction projects. This position will serve as a critical link between project design, field execution, and maintaining proper cost control/budget adherence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Project Execution

• Review project specifications/drawings and prepare submittal packages.
• Initiate and manage RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Translate design plans, specifications, and approved submittals/RFIs into actionable instructions or drawings for Superintendents and field crews.
• Manage the tracking and cost coding of project labor hours, material costs, and equipment expenses.
• Assist in managing design changes and the submission of potential change orders
• Monitor project expenditures and the review/routing of invoices for approval.

Communication & Documentation

• Ensure all crews, subcontractors, and vendors are updated on expectations/personnel movements.
• Collaborate on project plans/drawings and ensure proper document management/annotation.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly internal project updates.

Logistics & Procurement

• Proactively manage and coordinate subcontractor logistics, including material delivery, equipment needs, and scheduling.
• Expedite material and equipment procurement requests from Foremen and Superintendents.
• Lead site visits and daily check-ins to assess progress, address site-specific issues, and ensure work aligns with the overall project schedule/quality standards.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, and design engineers in meetings to provide updates on project status, schedule, and upcoming needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:Previous experience in civil construction project coordination, management, or a related support role is preferred. Proven success and a strong understanding of large underground utility or heavy civil on-site operations are highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft suite, specifically excel. Familiarity with Bluebeam, P6, and CAD is a plus.
• Project Specifications:Demonstrated ability to translate technical documents into field-ready instructions to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Mindset:A detail-oriented leader with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines. Must be self-motivated, open-minded, a team player, and possess a strong desire to learn.
• Communication:Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication between subcontractors, suppliers, and in-office/field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Location & Travel:Based primarily within the Atlanta, GA area. This is a 100% on-site and in-office role (not remote or hybrid) with travel required as needed by specific project needs.
• Other:Must be authorized to work in the US, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.