Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil Highway (Multiyear)

The Recruiting Hive; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a large multiyear highway program in Lakeland, FL. This onsite role partners with the project manager on cost, schedule, procurement, and field coordination to keep projects on track and within budget.

Candidates should have 3+ years in heavy civil highway/bridge work, a relevant four-year degree, and strong submittals/RFIs experience. FDOT exposure is a plus, with clear writing and communication under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years on heavy civil highway or bridge projects as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or APM
• Bachelors 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 experience 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, 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

Skills

Heavy civil exp

APM/PE background

Schedule management

Submittals & RFIs

Education

Bachelors in CM/Construction Sci/CE

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a large multiyear highway program in Lakeland, FL. This onsite role partners with the project manager on cost, schedule, procurement, and field coordination to keep projects on track and within budget.

Candidates should have 3+ years in heavy civil highway/bridge work, a relevant four-year degree, and strong submittals/RFIs experience. FDOT exposure is a plus, with clear writing and communication under tight deadlines.