Assistant Project Manager - Concrete Construction Leader

DN LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Annual Incentive Program

Job summary

DN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, execute, and close out concrete construction projects. You will work under the Project Manager, oversee field teams, coordinate with subs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires strong organization, leadership, and hands-on experience in heavy civil construction. Travel to project sites is expected, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
• Leadership experience demonstrated through ability to guide, motivate and develop others, and team-oriented background grounded in trust and accountability.

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).
• 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 management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, execute, and close out concrete construction projects. You will work under the Project Manager, oversee field teams, coordinate with subs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires strong organization, leadership, and hands-on experience in heavy civil construction. Travel to project sites is expected, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.