Assistant Project Manager - Construction

TGG Accounting; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% project completion bonus

ESOP vesting after 1 year

401(k) with company match

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO: Vacation and sick leave

Ongoing training and growth

Internal trainings per month

Job summary

TGG Accounting is seeking a Project Engineer/APM for a federal site construction role based onsite in Rapid City, SD. You will drive projects from pre-construction through closeout, collaborating with the Project Manager and Superintendent to manage schedule and budget.

This full-time, onsite position offers a 15% project completion bonus, ESOP vesting after one year, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth across markets including international exposure. Candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management (or equivalent work experience)
• Prior Project Engineer experience preferred or strong equivalent experience
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to complete upon hire)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office; Bluebeam and construction management software experience a plus
• Federal/DOD or USACE construction experience a strong plus
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation and drug screening (federal project requirement)
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from pre-construction through closeout — supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on schedule, budget, and documentation
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications, and keep project documentation airtight
• Manage the submittal process and schedules with subcontractors
• Create, track, and close out RFIs
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and distribute minutes
• Compile closeout packages — warranties, O&M manuals, and punchlist tracking
• Facilitate owner training and support permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with quality control and warranty coordination
• Use MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam (preferred), and construction management software daily

Skills

MS Office

Bluebeam

Construction management software

Project coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

Construction management software

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER/APM – FEDERAL SITE CONSTRUCTION

Rapid City, SD • Onsite / Jobsite Based

Overview

Our client is a 100% employee-owned general contractor with a national reputation in commercial and federal construction — and they're currently running one of the busiest federal jobsites in their portfolio, with 6–7 concurrent projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers on-site right now.

This role has a front-row seat on high-profile federal work, embedded with a tight-knit project team working on some of the largest federal construction projects including air force bases, barracks, hangers, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Drive projects from pre-construction through closeout — supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent on schedule, budget, and documentation
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications, and keep project documentation airtight
• Manage the submittal process and schedules with subcontractors
• Create, track, and close out RFIs
• Schedule stakeholder meetings and distribute minutes
• Compile closeout packages — warranties, O&M manuals, and punchlist tracking
• Facilitate owner training and support permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with quality control and warranty coordination
• Use MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Bluebeam (preferred), and construction management software daily

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Compensation & Perks

• Full-time, Direct-hire, salary role
• Bonus: 15% project completion bonus — standard across the company
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, typically 45–50 hrs/week
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): Vests after one year of full-time employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Accident, Life/AD&D, Disability, and EAP
• PTO: Vacation and sick leave included
• Growth: 3–5 internal trainings per month and a company that is actively scaling into new markets — including international project exposure
• Culture: Tight-knit, relationship-driven crew that hires for character first — low-ego, solution-driven people who thrive under pressure and work well with government partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management (or equivalent work experience)
• Prior Project Engineer experience preferred or strong equivalent experience
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to complete upon hire)
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office; Bluebeam and construction management software experience a plus
• Federal/DOD or USACE construction experience a strong plus
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background investigation and drug screening (federal project requirement)
• Willingness to travel up to ~25%

This is a full-time, onsite position based at the jobsite — it is not available as a remote or hybrid role. Our client does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.