Junior Project Manager – Civil & Renewable Foundations

Tri-State Drilling, LLC; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

401k retirement plans

Job summary

Tri-State Drilling, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support deep foundation projects and related work. The role involves assisting in estimation, planning, budgeting, and execution from bid through closeout, with emphasis on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will collaborate with field supervision and client teams, analyze geotechnical data for accurate estimates, and help manage schedules, budgets, and submittals across various specialty foundations projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of soil classification, boring logs, groundwater conditions, and geotechnical reports.
• Experience supporting project schedules, contractor coordination, cost tracking, field documentation, and project deliverables.
• Eager to learn drilled shaft construction methods, concrete placement, and testing.
• Proficiency in computer skills (HCSS, Microsoft Office, Revu Bluebeam).
• Familiarity with interpreting construction drawings, geotechnical reports, and specifications.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a best-in-class experience for employees, clients, and the community through a shared commitment to advancing the nation’s infrastructure.
• Partner with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency meet Tri‑State’s standards and client expectations.
• Assist and oversee all phases of deep foundation construction projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, quality assurance, and close‑out.
• Estimate, develop, manage, and buy out project budgets, collaborating with the project team to maximize profitability without compromising safety or quality.
• Monitor project schedules, ensuring timely completion of key milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate with field supervision, clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure full compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Monitor overall project performance, including safety, quality, productivity, and financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with your team to proactively identify and resolve project challenges, minimizing disruptions and delays.
• Manage and track all submittals, RFIs, and turnover documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits to foster strong team relationships, maintain client communication, monitor progress, and address on‑site issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Cost tracking

Project coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Tri-State Drilling, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support deep foundation projects and related work. The role involves assisting in estimation, planning, budgeting, and execution from bid through closeout, with emphasis on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

You will collaborate with field supervision and client teams, analyze geotechnical data for accurate estimates, and help manage schedules, budgets, and submittals across various specialty foundations projects.