Assistant Project Manager; Foundations

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).

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The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, execution, and completion of foundation repair, structural stabilization, concrete, and related construction projects. Working under the guidance of a Project Manager, the APM develops the skills necessary to independently manage projects by coordinating field operations, monitoring budgets and schedules, supporting customer communication, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

This role serves as a key liaison between field crews, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal departments while gaining practical experience in project planning, cost management, scheduling, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning and execution of residential and commercial foundation repair projects.
• Coordinate daily project activities with field supervisors and installation crews.
• Maintain short-term project schedules and communicate schedule updates to all stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or issues requiring management attention.
• Conduct site visits to verify work quality, safety compliance, and project progress.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including punch lists, final documentation, and customer sign-offs.
• Assist in tracking labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material costs.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and vendor billing for accuracy.
• Support Project Managers in maintaining project budgets and forecasting project costs.
• Document project changes and assist with pricing and change order preparation.
• Monitor production metrics and labor productivity.
• Serve as a point of contact for homeowners, commercial clients, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Provide project updates and maintain proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Schedule inspections, engineering visits, utility locates, and customer meetings as needed.
• Prepare meeting notes, action items, and follow‑up communications.
• Maintain project files, permits, engineering documents, contracts, and field reports.
• Track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Assist with project reporting, forecasting, and operational dashboards.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with company procedures.
• Promote and support Legend Foundation Services’ safety culture.
• Participate in jobsite safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Assist in quality control inspections and verify work meets engineering specifications and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in powerline or electrical utility construction required.
• Proven experience managing multiple crews and subcontractors in T&D or similar environments.

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