Assistant Project Manager I

The Walsh Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Transportation team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will support planning, scheduling, and coordination on complex projects.

This role emphasizes safety, quality control, budgeting, and change orders, with responsibility for coordinating subcontractors and supervising project engineers. We value relationship building, leadership, and problem-solving, with opportunities to advance within a family-owned, fast-growing company backed by

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Ability to establish relationships and lead people.
• Specific roles may require relocation.

Responsibilities

• Project planning, scheduling and coordination
• Safety and quality control management
• Accurate forecasting and management of budgets
• Change order management
• Managing critical subcontractors
• Manage Project Engineers
• Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material delivery and contract administration
• Maintain vehicle, equipment, and tools management

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our transportation team in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Does the idea of working on interesting and complex projects bring you joy? Are you challenged by making meaningful impact? Do you love solving problems by thinking creatively and trying new things? Are you an up-and-coming manager who always wants to do better? If so, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

Walsh Assistant Project Managers hunt for better ways of doing things. They are great listeners and soak up information in order to make better decisions. When they see potential in others, and they invest in it. They are on a journey to be the next generation of impactful leaders!

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project planning, scheduling and coordination

• Safety and quality control management

• Accurate forecasting and management of budgets

• Change order management

• Managing critical subcontractors

• Manage Project Engineers

• Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material delivery and contract administration

• Maintain vehicle, equipment, and tools management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous construction experience preferred

• Ability to establish relationships and lead people

• Specific roles may require relocation

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran