Assistant Project Manager – Concrete Construction Lead

DN LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual incentive bonus

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

DN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, execute, and close out heavy civil construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, coordinate field activities, manage subcontractors and materials, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple phases.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on oversight, with opportunities to grow into project leadership while contributing to safety, quality, and client satisfaction on site in the Massachusetts region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction field engineer, project engineer, or assistant project manager experience in a heavy civil self-performing contractor.
• Background in sitework and utility work preferred.
• Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• Leadership experience demonstrated through ability to guide, motivate and develop others, and team-oriented background grounded in trust, accountability, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the successful execution of projects through effective communication, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Manage services projects representing the company in meetings, conducting pre-job planning with superintendents, and ensuring daily project monitoring.
• Manage new construction projects at the discretion of the Vice President of Construction.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor pricing through pre/post bid strategies, subcontract coordination, and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Proficiently utilize AutoCAD for precise casting bed and crane layout, evaluate site conditions to recommend suitable equipment usage (cranes, pumps, loaders), conduct pre-project inspections, verify site layout details, and contribute to estimating throughout pre-bid and post-construction phase.
• In conjunction with the Project Coordinator, manage project material submittals, approvals and lead times to ensure project timelines are met.
• End-to-end concrete design and management, including specification review, quality control, operational support, and post-project analysis.
• Manage subcontractors by ensuring performance aligns with project timelines and quality,while promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Manage the coordination of crane operations, overseeing scheduling, and communication with the superintendent ensuring efficient project execution.
• Travel to project sites for preconstruction meetings, quality control and safety inspections.
• Manage costs involving initial budgeting, invoice evaluation, expense tracking, and monthly project billings.
• Assist in Project closeout meetings, ensuring documentation review, final approvals, and seamless project handover to clients.
• Support the project team to thoroughly execute detailed pre-job planning.
• Manage co-ops/interns ensuring productive contribution and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, execute, and close out heavy civil construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, coordinate field activities, manage subcontractors and materials, and ensure on-time delivery across multiple phases.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on oversight, with opportunities to grow into project leadership while contributing to safety, quality, and client satisfaction on site in the Massachusetts region.