Assistant Project Manager, Civil Site Development

Plateau Excavation, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Competitive salary & benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Plateau Excavation, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a Florida-based site development project. The role emphasizes scheduling, budgeting, safety, and strong client liaison to drive project success.

You will coordinate with field crews, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, monitor progress on site, and report to senior management. A clear growth path to Senior Project Manager awaits within Plateau.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of project management experience in civil site development, grading, utilities, or related construction disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and field operations.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from pre-construction through final completion.
• Oversee project scheduling, resource planning, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget while maintaining Plateau's standards for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with field superintendents, foremen, and crews to coordinate daily activities and ensure smooth jobsite operations.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting notes, and job cost reports.
• On site to monitor progress and address field issues.
• Provide project status updates and reports to senior management.
• Help identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges early in the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams, clients, and partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction PM software

MS Office suite

Job description

Plateau Excavation, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a Florida-based site development project. The role emphasizes scheduling, budgeting, safety, and strong client liaison to drive project success.

You will coordinate with field crews, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, monitor progress on site, and report to senior management. A clear growth path to Senior Project Manager awaits within Plateau.