Rising Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

6 Degrees Search; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance +

FSA program

401(k) with 4% company match

8 paid holidays plus a personal float

120 hours of PTO in first year

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil and highway construction in the Richmond, VA area. You will work under a Senior Project Manager on active projects, handling submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking.

We value hands-on contributors who can manage schedule updates, change orders, and interface with owners and inspectors. Richmond-area relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects (field engineer, project engineer, or current APM).
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost tracking; HeavyJob, Bluebeam, or P6 exposure is a plus
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and/or equivalent field experience
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; travel is primarily local
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Richmond area (relocation assistance available for the right candidate)

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

Scheduling knowledge

Cost tracking

Field coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil and highway construction in the Richmond, VA area. You will work under a Senior Project Manager on active projects, handling submittals, RFIs, procurement, and cost tracking.

We value hands-on contributors who can manage schedule updates, change orders, and interface with owners and inspectors. Richmond-area relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.