Assistant Project Manager: Heavy Civil Highway Projects

Accounting Search; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

8 holidays + floating holiday

120 hours PTO in first year

FSA program

Job summary

Accounting Search in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil / highway construction. The role offers a base salary of $110,000–$145,000 per year, with relocation assistance possible for the right candidate and a strong growth path alongside experienced PMs.

You’ll manage submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking on active projects, with exposure to scheduling tools and owner/inspector interface as you advance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects.
• Knowledge of scheduling and cost tracking; HeavyJob, Bluebeam, or P6 exposure is a plus.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and/or equivalent field experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; travel is primarily local.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Richmond area (relocation assistance available for the right candidate).

Responsibilities

• Drive submittals, RFIs, and procurement schedules so field crews stay ahead of the work.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders to protect schedule commitments.
• Track quantities, production, and costs against budget — and flag variances early.
• Support monthly payment requisitions, cost projections, and project documentation.
• Sit in weekly project team meetings covering schedule and cost review — and learn how profitable projects are actually run.
• Support a safety culture that's instilled at every level of the project, not laminated on a wall.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Accounting Search in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil / highway construction. The role offers a base salary of $110,000–$145,000 per year, with relocation assistance possible for the right candidate and a strong growth path alongside experienced PMs.

You’ll manage submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking on active projects, with exposure to scheduling tools and owner/inspector interface as you advance.