Assistant Project Manager

Overview

We’re seeking Assistant Project Managers to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs—including highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. In this role, you will assist senior project managers and technical teams in planning, coordination, and execution activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a leadership role while gaining hands-on experience in complex infrastructure projects.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area.
We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets the Washington DC area.

• Provide project leadership through all stages of design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Oversee schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders simultaneously.
• Collaborate with program and project controls staff to develop and track cost forecasts, schedules, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, environmental requirements, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in project management for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching, and influence.
• Proficiency with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Active professional certifications such as CCM (CMAA) or PMP (PMI).
• PE license in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• Experience in project management roles supporting owners.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Expected Salary: $130k-$185k/year ($62-$89/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer…