Assistant Project Manager (APM)
Atlanta, GA
Job Overview
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a key leadership-support role focused on providing technical, administrative, and logistical coordination for underground utility, infrastructure, and heavy civil construction projects. This position will serve as a critical link between project design, field execution, and maintaining proper cost control/budget adherence.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Analysis & Project Execution
- Review project specifications/drawings and prepare submittal packages.
- Initiate and manage RFIs (Requests for Information).
- Translate design plans, specifications, and approved submittals/RFIs into actionable instructions or drawings for Superintendents and field crews.
- Manage the tracking and cost coding of project labor hours, material costs, and equipment expenses.
- Assist in managing design changes and the submission of potential change orders
- Monitor project expenditures and the review/routing of invoices for approval.
Communication & Documentation
- Ensure all crews, subcontractors, and vendors are updated on expectations/personnel movements.
- Collaborate on project plans/drawings and ensure proper document management/annotation.
- Prepare and distribute daily/weekly internal project updates.
Logistics & Procurement
- Proactively manage and coordinate subcontractor logistics, including material delivery, equipment needs, and scheduling.
- Expedite material and equipment procurement requests from Foremen and Superintendents.
- Lead site visits and daily check-ins to assess progress, address site-specific issues, and ensure work aligns with the overall project schedule/quality standards.
- Collaborate with owners, clients, and design engineers in meetings to provide updates on project status, schedule, and upcoming needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience in civil construction project coordination, management, or a related support role is preferred. Proven success and a strong understanding of large underground utility or heavy civil on-site operations are highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft suite, specifically excel. Familiarity with Bluebeam, P6, and CAD is a plus.
- Project Specifications: Demonstrated ability to translate technical documents into field-ready instructions to ensure accurate execution of work.
- Mindset: A detail-oriented leader with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet strict deadlines. Must be self-motivated, open-minded, a team player, and possess a strong desire to learn.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication between subcontractors, suppliers, and in-office/field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
- Location & Travel: Based primarily within the Atlanta, GA area. This is a 100% on-site and in-office role (not remote or hybrid) with travel required as needed by specific project needs.
- Other: Must be authorized to work in the US, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR, and pass a pre-employment drug screening/physical.
Benefits/What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation Package
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, & Vision for the Entire Family
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) + Company Match
- 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development & Education Opportunities
- Long-Term Career Growth & Family-Oriented Work Culture