Assistant Project Manager - Highway Construction

Assistant Project ManagerRichmond, VA | $110,000 to $145,000 annuallyA family owned, veteran founded heavy civil construction company in Virginia is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support active heavy civil and highway projects in the Richmond area. This contractor has operated for over 50 years, self performs heavy civil, heavy highway, site development, and utility work across Virginia and North Carolina, and is a Certified Class A Contractor with $50M bonding capacity and more than $10M in company owned equipment. This role is paired directly with a Senior Project Manager and carries real day to day project responsibility from the start, with a defined path toward running independent projects.ScheduleFull time, based in the Richmond, VA area, with travel primarily local.Compensation$110,000 to $145,000 annually, based on skills and experience.What You'll DoThis role drives submittals, RFIs, and procurement schedules to keep field crews ahead of the work, and coordinates subcontractors and supplier purchase orders to protect schedule commitments. The assistant project manager tracks quantities, production, and costs against budget, flagging variances early, and supports monthly payment requisitions, cost projections, and project documentation. The role includes participating in weekly project team meetings covering schedule and cost review, gaining direct exposure to how profitable heavy civil projects are managed. As the candidate develops in the role, responsibilities expand to include owner and inspector interface, schedule updates, and change management. The role also supports a safety culture maintained across every level of the project.Required Qualifications2 to 5 years of experience on heavy civil, highway, or utility projects (field engineer, project engineer, or current APM background)Working knowledge of construction scheduling and cost trackingB.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experienceValid driver's license with a good driving recordPreferred QualificationsExperience with HeavyJob, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6Prior experience supporting submittals, RFIs, or procurement on a heavy civil or highway project teamFamiliarity with monthly payment requisition processes and cost projection reportingCompensation and Benefits$110,000 to $145,000 annually, based on skills and experienceComprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, plus FSA program401(k) with 4% company match8 paid holidays plus a personal floating holiday120 hours of PTO accrued in the first yearRelocation assistance availableTo apply, submit your resume for consideration.