Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Job Juncture; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil/highway work in Naples, FL. You will assist with cost, schedule, subcontracts, and owner reporting on FDOT projects, working closely with the project team.

The role requires 5+ years in construction management, a four-year degree in Construction Management or related fields, and willingness to onsite in Naples. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Science, or an engineering degree with added business or accounting training.

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 assistants and engineers and review their reports.
• Address safety issues and support the safety program.
• Control the budget and schedule.
• Report progress to owners, engineers and architects.

Skills

Construction management

Scheduling

Communication skills

On-site coordination

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Engineering degree with business training

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Location: Naples, FL

Posted: September 26 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

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
• 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.