Assistant Project Manager- Civil Site Construction

Drewry Site Development; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Drewry Site Development in Volusia County, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help deliver civil site development projects, including earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and related infrastructure. You'll work with a Project Manager and field supervisors to keep schedules, materials, costs, and project records up to date from mobilization through closeout.

This role is a good fit for someone with construction experience who enjoys working with both office and field teams and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in civil construction, site development, or a related construction role preferred.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; relevant hands-on experience considered.
• Ability to read civil drawings and specifications, use Excel to track project information, and learn construction management software.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or Primavera P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project and Field Coordination: Review drawings, specs, and scopes; flag discrepancies; track questions before work proceeds.
• Update schedules and short-term work plans using field progress reports.
• Coordinate material orders, equipment needs, and delivery dates with vendors and field crews; follow up on potential delays.
• Attend project meetings and visit active job sites to verify progress and follow up on action items.

Skills

Civil construction

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Civil Site Construction

Drewry Site Development | Volusia County, FL

Drewry Site Development is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help deliver civil site development projects involving earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and related infrastructure. You'll work with a Project Manager and field supervisors to keep schedules, materials, costs, and project records up to date from mobilization through closeout.

This role is a good fit for someone with construction experience who enjoys working with both office and field teams and wants to take on more responsibility for project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Field Coordination

• Review civil drawings, specifications, and scopes of work with the Project Manager. Flag discrepancies and track questions that need answers before work proceeds.
• Update project schedules and short-term work plans using progress reports from field supervisors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate material orders, equipment needs, and delivery dates with vendors and field crews. Follow up on items that could delay upcoming work.
• Attend project meetings and visit active job sites to verify progress, document issues, and follow up on assigned action items.

Documentation and Cost Tracking

• Prepare and track requests for information (RFIs), submittals, plan revisions, and inspection records. Make sure field teams have the current drawings and approved documents.
• Track quantities installed, purchase orders, and committed costs. Review subcontractor and vendor invoices against work performed or materials received and flag discrepancies for the Project Manager.
• Gather pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation for change orders. Track pending items through review and approval.
• Help prepare progress updates for clients and engineers, and coordinate closeout items such as punch lists, as-built drawings, and final documentation.

Safety and Quality

• Help coordinate inspections and testing with field supervisors, inspectors, and testing firms. Track results and follow up on corrective items.
• Follow company safety procedures during site visits and promptly report safety, environmental, or workmanship concerns to field leadership and the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience - 1-3 years in civil construction, site development, or a related construction role preferred. Relevant experience in field operations, estimating, project coordination, or internships will be considered.
• Education - A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Technical skills - Ability to read civil drawings and specifications, use Excel to track project information, and learn construction management software. Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Communication and follow-through - Ability to organize competing priorities, communicate clearly with office and field teams, and raise issues early when they could affect cost, schedule, safety, or quality.

Work Environment

This position combines office work with regular visits to active construction sites. Expect to coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and inspectors as project needs and schedules change.