Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Sun Recruiting; Fredericksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects in Virginia, including Fredericksburg area assignments. This role offers relocation support and a path to lead projects with DOT experience.

You will work with a senior PM on roadway and utility programs, coordinating subcontracts, tracking cost and schedule, and ensuring documentation is up to date. B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management required.

Formación

• 3+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects.
• Experience as Field Engineer, Project Engineer or APM.
• DOT project experience preferred.
• Scheduling and cost tracking experience.
• Engineering or construction degree required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Drive submittals, RFIs and procurement so field crews stay ahead of the work.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders.
• Track quantities, production and cost against budget.
• Prepare monthly pay applications and cost projections.
• Support schedule updates and change management.
• Work with VDOT inspectors and owner representatives.
• Keep project documentation clean and current.
• Participate in weekly schedule and cost reviews.
• Support a strong jobsite safety culture.

Conocimientos

Scheduling

Cost tracking

DOT experience

Driver's license

Educación

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Herramientas

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Location: Fredericksburg, VA area (Virginia projects, relocation available)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure Construction

An established, family owned self perform heavy civil contractor with more than 50 years in Virginia is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects across the state. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or current APM with DOT experience who wants a real path to running their own projects. You'll work alongside a senior PM on roadway, highway and utility work, much of it VDOT. Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia candidates are great, and candidates from anywhere ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Drive submittals, RFIs and procurement so field crews stay ahead of the work

Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders

Track quantities, production and cost against budget

Prepare monthly pay applications and cost projections

Support schedule updates and change management

Work with VDOT inspectors and owner representatives

Keep project documentation clean and current

Take part in weekly schedule and cost reviews with the project team

Support a strong jobsite safety culture

What We're Looking For

3+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer or APM

VDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferred

Working knowledge of scheduling and cost tracking

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experience

HeavyJob, Bluebeam or P6 experience is a plus

Valid driver's license

Based in Virginia or ready to relocate, relocation assistance available

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Full benefits including health, dental and vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Family owned for 50+ years, with active work across Virginia and North Carolina

A defined path to Project Manager on a team where the PMs came up the same way

Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.