Leader in Infrastructure & Facilities Maintenance Management

Assistant Project Manager

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to manage asset management operations on a comprehensive roadway maintenance project(s) in Fort Pierce, FL. This position will report to the Project Manager and requires performing a wide range of responsibilities on a new asset maintenance roadway services AM/O&M contract related to mechanical/civil engineering, planning work, scheduling/managing crews, roadway repair analysis, preparing project report submissions, interfacing with government clients and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures.

It is required to have maintenance and project management experience. A technical background in engineering (mechanical, civil, industrial) or construction management from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overall project delivery while providing leadership and coordination between office-based management and field operations. This role combines the technical and client-facing responsibilities of the PM with the operational oversight of the OM, ensuring that project objectives are met on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

The APM works closely with the PM on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client relationships, while also assisting the OM in supervising field activities, coaching staff, and reinforcing team culture.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience as a leader working in an ever-changing environment, meticulous organizational skills, adaptive and analytical problem-solving capabilities, and abilities to effectively create functional teams. The position requires the candidate to work in a unique environment both in the office, out on the project-site (among field crews) and within professional organized meetings. Successful candidates for this position have a drive to develop their careers, create strong teams, and can remain focused in rapidly changing environments.

Position Location:

South Florida Region:
Fort Pierce, FL

Work Environment:

• Project Field (65%):
  Outside environment around highway/facility infrastructure
• Client Office (10%):
  Government-style professional offices within near proximity to project office
• Construction/Maintenance Offices (15%):
  Project office compatible with industry standard for construction field offices
• Divisional Project Sites (5%):
  Multiple sites throughout the region and U.S.
• Remote/Home Office (5%):
  Occasional job duties performed remotely at residence

Corporate Culture:

• Privately held family-owned and directly operated business
• Core values include humility, hard-work, team/family, passion, equality, purpose
• Team-oriented with senior leadership engaged at all company levels
• Strong focus on mentorship, training, development and operational guidance
• De-centralized corporate structure with emphasis on independent regional management
• Flexible with home/work balance

Seniority Level: Entry level to Mid-Level Must have experience in Maintenance Contracts Must have Leadership experience managing large teams

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance engineering operations on roadway/tunnel assets, repair, and emergency operations.
• Manage project office and field operations.
• Supervising field project inspections with annual QA/QC assessments.
• Coordinate financial planning and project budget projections that will assist senior managers.
• Track/report maintenance contract performance relative to plan, contract, and company targets.
• Work with Senior/Regional/Project Managers to develop short-term and long-term project maintenance repair plans and technical support.
• Perform analysis to improve field prosecution, crew efficiency and maximize operational safety.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for presentation to Client and Corporate operations centers
• Reviewing and approving plans, payments, and change orders for contracts.
• Offering technical support to other departments involved in the project's operations and maintenance.
• Assisting in the planning, design, and production of…