Civil Construction Assistant PM – Growth Path

Actalent; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and  Hosp*

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Rof

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, IN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support administrative and technical execution of commercial and heavy-civil construction projects. You will collaborate with the Civil Division leadership, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes handling RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, cost tracking, and document control while coordinating between field and office teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant construction-management experience, including internship or co-op.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or an associate degree with 3+ years construction knowledge.
• Experience in commercial, civil, heavy-highway, infrastructure, or design-build construction.
• Procore Scheduling software proficiency.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, project schedules, cost tracking, or construction document control.
• Previous supervisory experience in the construction industry.
• Advanced knowledge of construction or project management software.
• A 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Entry-level knowledge of heavy-highway construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Working knowledge of heavy-highway construction management, construction sequencing, and field conditions.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Conduct contract administration and project scheduling.
• Track project costs and review bids.
• Support estimating and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate between field and office personnel.
• Facilitate project closeout processes.

Skills

Construction-management experience

RFIs & submittals

Procore Scheduling

Cost tracking

Document control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Associate degree + 3+ years construction knowledge

4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore Scheduling

Job description

Actalent in Columbus, IN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support administrative and technical execution of commercial and heavy-civil construction projects. You will collaborate with the Civil Division leadership, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes handling RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, cost tracking, and document control while coordinating between field and office teams.