Assistant Project Manager, Infrastructure & Field

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Hudson (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation

Employee assistance

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support front-end project execution across multiple active projects. This role blends office and field work, ensuring schedules stay on track and budgets are controlled.

You will help with pre-bid efforts, estimating support, contract administration, and day-to-day project tracking in a fast-paced environment that puts safety first. You will coordinate with Project Managers, field crews, vendors, and customers, maintain project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Exposure to underground utilities, pipeline, or industrial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-bid activities, including document review, scope coordination, and bid preparation.
• Set up and maintain project files and assist with contract review and administration.
• Support project budgeting, cost tracking, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate between field crews, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Process invoices, change orders, and submittals with attention to scope alignment.
• Assist in field logistics and project meetings as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support front-end project execution across multiple active projects. This role blends office and field work, ensuring schedules stay on track and budgets are controlled.

You will help with pre-bid efforts, estimating support, contract administration, and day-to-day project tracking in a fast-paced environment that puts safety first. You will coordinate with Project Managers, field crews, vendors, and customers, maintain project