Assistant Project Manager – Heavy Civil Highway Program

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Unknown company in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large multiyear highway program. The role involves coordinating subcontracts, pay estimates, and schedule updates on state highway projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of heavy civil experience, with strong communication skills and readiness to relocate if needed. Full-time onsite employment with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 highway experience

Project Engineer background

Schedule and cost control

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Science

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Bluebeam

Job description

Unknown company in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large multiyear highway program. The role involves coordinating subcontracts, pay estimates, and schedule updates on state highway projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of heavy civil experience, with strong communication skills and readiness to relocate if needed. Full-time onsite employment with benefits is offered.