Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Construction (Travel Role)

Location: Primarily on‑site (Tuscaloosa, AL → Dalton, GA)
Employment Type: 6‑Month Contract‑to‑Hire Schedule: ~50 hours/week guaranteed (5×10s), with opportunity for additional hours Compensation: $24/hr + $125/day per diem when traveling Start: Immediately after graduation / as soon as available

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support construction operations across multiple project sites. This role is ideal for a recent graduate in construction management, engineering, or a related field who is eager to gain hands‑on experience and grow into a long‑term project management career.

The APM will begin on a project in Tuscaloosa, AL
, supporting the team through the end of March
, then mobilize to a data center project in Dalton, GA beginning in the July/August timeframe
. This is a field‑based role requiring extended on‑site presence for months at a time.

• Assist the Project Manager with daily project coordination, scheduling, and documentation
• Support subcontractor oversight, site logistics, and material tracking
• Maintain project records, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes
• Monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance on site
• Communicate effectively with field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Help manage project budgets, cost tracking, and change documentation
• Participate in planning meetings, site walks, and progress reviews
• Provide general support to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope

Required:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Willingness to work on‑site for extended periods (months at a time)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred:

• Internship or co‑op experience in construction or project management
• Familiarity with construction drawings, schedules, and field operations
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar software

• Tuscaloosa, AL: On site to train through end of March
• Dalton, GA: Mobilizing to a data center project in July/August
• Hours: Minimum 50 hours/week guaranteed; additional hours possible
• Per Diem: $125/day for days worked when traveling (notify us if local rates exceed this)
• Contract‑to‑Hire: 6‑month C2H with strong potential for long‑term placement