Assistant Project Manager (Charlotte)

Assistant Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Construction

The Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside Project Managers, Superintendents and field teams, this individual will help manage projects from preconstruction and mobilization through construction, commissioning and final closeout.

Projects may include wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, pump and lift stations, process facilities, underground utilities, pipelines, concrete structures and associated civil infrastructure.

This position is suited to a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or existing Assistant Project Manager looking to take greater ownership of project delivery and progress toward a Project Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with the overall planning and execution of water and wastewater construction projects.
• Coordinate daily project activities between field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and owners.
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement logs and project documentation.
• Track project milestones and identify potential schedule or cost impacts.
• Participate in project planning, progress and coordination meetings.
• Assist with short-term and long-term construction planning.
• Work closely with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure project priorities are communicated effectively.
• Support project mobilization, execution, commissioning and closeout activities.
• Monitor project progress against the contract schedule and budget.
• Assist with monthly project reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records throughout the project lifecycle.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will have approximately 2+ years of construction experience , preferably working for a general contractor or self-performing civil contractor.

Relevant experience may include:

• Wastewater treatment plants
• Water treatment plants
• Water reclamation facilities
• Pump stations
• Lift stations
• Process piping
• Mechanical/process equipment
• Underground utilities
• Water and sewer pipelines
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Municipal infrastructure
• Heavy civil construction

Candidates currently working as a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Construction Manager may be suitable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience within heavy civil, water/wastewater or infrastructure construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of project scheduling and cost-control principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both field and office personnel.
• Comfortable working within an active construction environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel or relocate depending on project requirements.

Longer-term progression may include:

Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Project Executive / Operations Manager

The role provides exposure to technically complex, large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure and the opportunity to develop both operational and commercial project-management experience.