Assistant Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Clark Group; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match and Company Co

Paid time off

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC in the Richmond, Virginia area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery across multiple sites.

You will work with the Project Manager to plan, schedule, coordinate contracts, manage resources and budgets, and ensure safety and quality on diverse construction projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction management experience.
• Understanding of construction procedures and project management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with negotiating and managing contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Help determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, materials) from start to finish.
• Organize, file and maintain project documents.
• Support health and safety compliance and positive stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Contract management

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Assistant Project Manager to work on various projects in the Richmond/Williamsburg/Hampton areas.

Requirements

• Works directly with the Project Manager to help implement project goals
• 3 - 5 Years of construction management experience
• Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient with computers and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A team player with leadership abilities
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of a wide range of construction projects to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.
• Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details.
• Organize, file and maintain project documents.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution
• PTO

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the base salary range is $80,000-115,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Shirley Contracting promotes a drug‑free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

Based in Lorton, Virginia, Shirley Contracting Company is a leading provider of comprehensive transportation and heavy civil construction services in the Mid‑Atlantic Region. Since 1974, Shirley has played a large role in the development of highway and roadway infrastructure in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC Metro area. Shirley is a subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by telephone at 703-550-8100 or e‑mail: [e-mail].

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered.

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered.