Rising Assistant Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Ashton North LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support heavy civil and highway projects. You’ll work with a Senior PM on daily tasks, manage submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking, and gain responsibility quickly.

This entry‑level to mid‑career role offers hands‑on experience, a clear career path, relocation assistance, and a chance to contribute to Virginia infrastructure with a family‑owned contractor that values people and steady growth.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects (field engineer, project engineer, or current APM)
• Working knowledge of scheduling and cost tracking; HeavyJob, Bluebeam, or P6 exposure is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and/or equivalent field experience

Responsibilities

• Drive submittals, RFIs, and procurement schedules so field crews stay ahead of the work
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase orders to protect schedule commitments
• Track quantities, production, and costs against budget — and flag variances early
• Support monthly payment requisitions, cost projections, and project documentation
• Sit in weekly project team meetings covering schedule and cost review — and learn how profitable projects are actually run
• Support a safety culture that’s instilled at every level of the project, not laminated on a wall

Skills

Construction scheduling

Cost tracking

Field engineering

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Ashton North LLC in the Richmond, VA area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support heavy civil and highway projects. You’ll work with a Senior PM on daily tasks, manage submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking, and gain responsibility quickly.

This entry‑level to mid‑career role offers hands‑on experience, a clear career path, relocation assistance, and a chance to contribute to Virginia infrastructure with a family‑owned contractor that values people and steady growth.