Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

MDS Staffing; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a major heavy civil highway program in the Lakeland, FL region. You will work closely with the project manager on planning, subcontracts and contract administration to keep the project on budget and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years on heavy civil highway or bridge projects and a four-year degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• 4+ years on heavy civil highway or bridge projects as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or APM.
• Four year degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Civil Engineering.
• Solid with submittals, RFIs, quantities and pay estimates.
• FDOT or Turnpike experience is a plus.
• Clear writer and communicator under schedule pressure.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, HCSS or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Based in Central Florida or willing to relocate to Lakeland area.

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager on cost, schedule and resource planning
• Administer subcontracts and purchase orders, coordinate subs and suppliers
• Manage submittals, RFIs and change order paperwork with the owner
• Track quantities, pay items and monthly pay estimates
• Coordinate crews, material and equipment with the superintendents
• Keep permits, licenses and project documentation current
• Help update the schedule and the cost forecast
• Back the field on safety and quality
• Report progress to the project manager and the owner

Skills

Submittals

RFIs

Pay estimates

Schedule planning

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Lakeland / Polk County, FL area (full time onsite)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

An established heavy civil contractor is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a large multiyear highway program in the Lakeland and Polk County area. This is a strong next step for a Project Engineer ready to move up, or an APM who wants a big job with a long runway and a stable employer. You'll work alongside the project manager on planning, subcontracts and contract administration so the job stays on budget and on schedule, much of it state highway work. Central Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Support the project manager on cost, schedule and resource planning
• Administer subcontracts and purchase orders, and coordinate subs and suppliers
• Manage submittals, RFIs and change order paperwork with the owner
• Track quantities, pay items and monthly pay estimates
• Coordinate crews, material and equipment with the superintendents
• Keep permits, licenses and project documentation current
• Help update the schedule and the cost forecast
• Back the field on safety and quality
• Report progress to the project manager and the owner

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years on heavy civil highway or bridge projects as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or APM
• Four year degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Civil Engineering
• Solid with submittals, RFIs, quantities and pay estimates
• FDOT or Turnpike experience is a plus
• Clear writer and communicator under schedule pressure
• Primavera P6, HCSS or Bluebeam is a plus
• Based in Central Florida or ready to relocate to the Lakeland area

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full time role with an established heavy civil builder, not a one project hire
• Full benefits package
• A large multiyear program with a long runway of work
• A clear path from APM to Project Manager
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.