Assistant Project Manager-Heavy Civil/Highway

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience on heavy civil projects ($5M-$30M) including concrete, bridge, roadway, and excavation work.
  • 2+ years supervising junior project engineers.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints/specifications and handling RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of construction from planning to closeout.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability.
  • Oversee subcontractor coordination, site progress, and compliance with specifications.
  • Conduct site visits and team meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
  • Prepare and manage budgets, change orders, reports, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with Superintendents to handle scope changes and minimize risks.
  • Approve invoices, payroll, and manage billing.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including total rewards and bonuses.
  • Meaningful work leading transformative infrastructure projects.
  • Clear advancement paths and leadership development opportunities.
  • People-first, collaborative team culture with hands-on support from executives.
  • Stability from a 50+ year legacy and forward-focused leadership.
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Position Description

Essential Responsibilities and Abilities

  • Assistant Project Manager's responsibilities and abilities include but are not limited to the list below.
  • Lead all phases of construction from planning to closeout.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and contract finances to ensure profitability.
  • Oversee subcontractor coordination, site progress, and compliance with specs.
  • Conduct site visits and team meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
  • Prepare and manage budgets, change orders, reports, and documentation.
  • Work with Superintendents to handle scope changes and minimize risks.
  • Approve invoices, payroll, and manage billing.
  • Build and maintain strong client and vendor relationships.
  • Direct and support project engineers and field staff.


Position Requirements

  • Bachelors in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience on heavy civil projects ($5M-$30M) including concrete, bridge, roadway, and excavation work.
  • 2+ years supervising junior project engineers.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints/specs and handling RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
  • Strong communication skills for working with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.


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