Assistant Project Manager

Company Description

Vertical Earth is a civil and structural construction firm that has partnered with public and private clients across the Southeast since 1997. The company is a licensed GA General Contractor, GA Utility Contractor, and GDOT prequalified Prime Contractor, with additional general contracting licenses in other states. Vertical Earth focuses on self-performing most scopes of work and continually reinvests in equipment and company assets to deliver reliable, high-quality projects.

An experienced leadership team and seasoned field staff manage complex, schedule-driven, and sensitive projects, earning the trust of new and repeat clients. Recognition such as the 2007 Inc. 5000 award reflects the company’s commitment to value, quality, and long-term client relationships.

This full-time, on-site Assistant Project Manager role is based in Cumming, GA. The Assistant Project Manager supports project delivery from preconstruction through closeout by coordinating schedules, resources, and subcontractors; assisting with bid reviews; and helping maintain project documentation. Daily responsibilities include tracking materials and equipment, monitoring progress against milestones, and assisting with site inspections and quality control. The role also involves communicating with project managers, field supervisors, and clients to resolve issues, support logistics planning, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The Assistant Project Manager contributes to timely project completion by proactively addressing constraints and providing accurate reporting on project status.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in civil construction and play a key role in delivering large-scale site development.

• Assist the Project Manager with daily coordination and execution of site development projects
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and progress reporting
• Review grading plans, topographic surveys, and earthwork quantities to ensure project accuracy
• Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to maintain workflow and productivity
• Prepare and assist with project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes
• Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance
• Track production metrics, cut/fill quantities, and equipment utilization
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Ensure all work meets Vertical Earth’s safety, environmental, and quality standards

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline)
• 1–2 years of project management experience in civil construction, earthwork, grading, or site development
• Understanding of civil plans, earthwork processes, and construction sequencing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools (Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, HCSS, etc.) is a plus
• Prior experience with estimating software such as Plan Swift or Agtek is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks

We are a Drug Free Workplace & an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.