Assistant Project Manager; APM

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a key leadership-support role focused on providing technical, administrative, and logistical coordination for underground utility, infrastructure, and heavy civil construction projects. This position will serve as a critical link between project design, field execution, and maintaining proper cost control/budget adherence.

Technical Analysis & Project Execution

• Review project specifications/drawings and prepare submittal packages.
• Initiate and manage RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Translate design plans, specifications, and approved submittals/RFIs into actionable instructions or drawings for Superintendents and field crews.
• Manage the tracking and cost coding of project labor hours, material costs, and equipment expenses.
• Assist in managing design changes and the submission of potential change orders
• Monitor project expenditures and the review/routing of invoices for approval.

Communication & Documentation

• Ensure all crews, subcontractors, and vendors are updated on expectations/personnel movements.
• Collaborate on project plans/drawings and ensure proper document management/annotation.
• Prepare and distribute daily/weekly internal project updates.

Logistics & Procurement

• Proactively manage and coordinate subcontractor logistics, including material delivery, equipment needs, and scheduling.
• Expedite material and equipment procurement requests from Foremen and Superintendents.
• Lead site visits and daily check-ins to assess progress, address site-specific issues, and ensure work aligns with the overall project schedule/quality standards.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, and design engineers in meetings to provide updates on project status, schedule, and upcoming needs.

• Experience: Previous experience in civil construction project coordination, management, or a related support role is preferred. Proven success and a strong understanding of large underground utility or heavy civil on-site operations are highly preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft suite, specifically excel. Familiarity with Bluebeam, P6, and CAD is a plus.
• Project Specifications: Demonstrated ability to translate technical documents into field-ready instructions to ensure accurate execution of work.
• Mindset: A detail-oriented leader with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines. Must be self-motivated, open-minded, a team player, and possess a strong desire to learn.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication between subcontractors, suppliers, and in-office/field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Location & Travel: Based primarily within the Atlanta, GA area. This is a 100% on-site and in-office role (not remote or hybrid) with travel required as needed by specific project needs.
• Other: Must be authorized to work in the US, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, & Vision for the Entire Family
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Match
• 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development & Education Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Growth & Family-Oriented Work Culture

Join a culture of excellence where your leadership defines our success. Bring your vision to the forefront of construction.

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