Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Aspire Talent Solutions; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a heavy civil highway project in the Naples, Florida area. You will help manage cost, schedule, subcontracts and owner reporting on heavy civil highway work.

This onsite role requires 5+ years of construction management experience, a four-year degree in Construction Management or related engineering field, and the ability to coordinate field activities under pressure. Relocation to Naples area is welcome.

Qualifications

• 5+ years assisting or supervising increasingly complex construction work.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Science, or an engineering/architecture degree with added business training.
• Able to coordinate multiple activities under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full time onsite in Naples, FL; heavy civil highway experience a plus; FDOT project experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan cost, resources and schedule for the project.
• Administer subcontracts and manage subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate workers, materials and equipment with the field team.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and regulations for the team.
• Handle contracts, permits and licenses.
• Supervise assistant managers and engineers and review their reports.
• Correct safety issues on the job and back the safety program.
• Control the budget and hold the schedule.
• Report progress to owners, engineers and architects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Contract administration

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Construction Science or engineering/architecture with business training

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Naples, FL (Southwest Florida)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a project in the Naples area. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or senior Project Engineer with 5+ years of construction management experience who wants a bigger seat on a stable project team. You'll help run cost, schedule, subcontracts and owner reporting on heavy civil highway work, much of it FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Plan cost, resources and schedule for the project


• Administer subcontracts and manage subcontractor performance


• Coordinate workers, materials and equipment with the field team


• Interpret drawings, specifications and regulations for the team


• Handle contracts, permits and licenses


• Supervise assistant managers and engineers and review their reports


• Correct safety issues on the job and back the safety program


• Control the budget and hold the schedule
  
• Report progress to owners, engineers and architects

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years assisting or supervising increasingly complex construction work


• Four year degree in Construction Management or Construction Science, or an engineering or architecture degree with added business administration or accounting training


• Able to coordinate multiple activities under pressure


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Full time onsite in Naples


• Heavy civil highway experience is a plus


• FDOT project experience is a plus


• Based in Southwest Florida or ready to relocate to the Naples area

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits package


• Project bonus potential


• Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida


• A seat right next to the Project Manager, with room to grow into running your own jobs


• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.