Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / VDOTLocation: Fredericksburg, VA area (Virginia projects, relocation available)Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure ConstructionAn established, family owned self perform heavy civil contractor with more than 50 years in Virginia is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for heavy civil highway and utility projects across the state. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer, Field Engineer or current APM with DOT experience who wants a real path to running their own projects. You'll work alongside a senior PM on roadway, highway and utility work, much of it VDOT. Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia candidates are great, and candidates from anywhere ready to relocate are welcome.What You'll Be Responsible ForDrive submittals, RFIs and procurement so field crews stay ahead of the workCoordinate subcontractors and supplier purchase ordersTrack quantities, production and cost against budgetPrepare monthly pay applications and cost projectionsSupport schedule updates and change managementWork with VDOT inspectors and owner representativesKeep project documentation clean and currentTake part in weekly schedule and cost reviews with the project teamSupport a strong jobsite safety cultureWhat We're Looking For3+ years on heavy civil, highway or utility projects as a Field Engineer, Project Engineer or APMVDOT or other DOT project experience strongly preferredWorking knowledge of scheduling and cost trackingB.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field experienceHeavyJob, Bluebeam or P6 experience is a plusValid driver's licenseBased in Virginia or ready to relocate, relocation assistance availableWhy This Role Is Worth a ConversationFull benefits including health, dental and vision401k with company matchPaid holidays and PTOFamily owned for 50+ years, with active work across Virginia and North CarolinaA defined path to Project Manager on a team where the PMs came up the same wayHeavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.