Assistant Project Manager; Savannah, GA

Assistant Project Manager (Savannah, GA) Job Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) provides essential leadership support by managing the technical, administrative, and logistical components of heavy civil, infrastructure, and treatment plant projects. Serving as a primary liaison between project design and field execution, the APM ensures that operations remain aligned with specifications, budgets, and schedules.

This role is pivotal in maintaining project profitability and efficient coordination between internal divisions, subcontractors, and clients from pre-construction through final closeout.

• Review project specifications and drawings to prepare submittal packages.
• Manage the RFI process and translate design changes into actionable field instructions.
• Track and code labor hours, material costs, and equipment expenses.
• Monitor expenditures and assist in the submission of potential change orders.
• Assist in managing the billing cycle, Schedule of Values (SOV), and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting while routing invoices for approval.
• Coordinate subcontractor movements and material deliveries.
• Expedite procurement requests from field leadership to ensure uninterrupted progress.
• Lead site visits and progress meetings with owners and engineers
• Prepare internal project updates and manage formal project correspondence.
• Support punch list and commissioning phases to finalize financials and facilitate the release of retainage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2 – 5+ years of experience in heavy civil, underground utility, or water/wastewater construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), project scheduling software (P6 or MS Project), and digital takeoff tools (Bluebeam). Familiarity with ERP systems (Foundation) and CAD is preferred.
• A strong understanding of field operations and the ability to interpret complex technical documents for field execution.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for regional travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the US and pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.

• 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance:
  Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for the employee and their entire family.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and an extended Christmas break.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus yearly raises and bonuses.
• 100% company-paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• $0-cost telemedicine, personal nurse support for medical navigation, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development & Education Opportunities