Assistant Project Manager - Civil Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager – Civil Construction

Location: Leesburg, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $73,000/year — higher depending on experience

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support civil construction projects from planning through completion. This position works with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to help coordinate schedules, documentation, estimating, and day-to-day construction activities.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering , or a related field
• 2–3 years of civil engineering or construction experience , such as Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, Project Manager, or Assistant Project Manager
• Working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, contract administration, estimating, and blueprint reading
• Experience coordinating subcontracted and self-performed work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Autodesk
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely on active construction sites, including climbing stairs and ladders
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in civil construction estimating, project coordination, or project management
• Experience working as a civil estimator
• Current CQC certification issued by USACE/NAVFAC
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Associate Constructor (AC) credential in good standing
• Experience with IDIQ, design-build, or task-order projects
• Experience supporting government or federal construction contracts
• OSHA 30 certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Construction Quality Management (CQM/CQC) certification
• EIT, AC, or similar construction industry credential

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.