Assistant Project Manager – Heavy Civil, Richmond (Growth Path)

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil/highway construction. You’ll work with a Senior PM on active projects and take real responsibility from day one—managing submittals, RFIs, procurement and cost tracking.

You’ll coordinate subcontractors, track quantities and budgets, support monthly payment requisitions, and join weekly schedule/cost meetings. Local travel is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects (field engineer, project engineer, or APM)
• Working 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)

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

Scheduling

Cost tracking

Submittals & RFIs

Communication

Local travel

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil/highway construction. You’ll work with a Senior PM on active projects and take real responsibility from day one—managing submittals, RFIs, procurement and cost tracking.

You’ll coordinate subcontractors, track quantities and budgets, support monthly payment requisitions, and join weekly schedule/cost meetings. Local travel is required.