Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Managers are sought to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs including highways, roads, bridges, transit (rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. In this role, you will assist senior project managers and technical teams in planning, coordination, and execution activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a leadership role while gaining hands-on experience in complex infrastructure projects.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. This posting targets the Washington DC area.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provide project leadership through all stages of design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Oversee schedule, scope, budget, and risk management activities for multiple task orders simultaneously.
• Collaborate with program and project controls staff to develop and track cost forecasts, schedules, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting materials, including status updates, risk logs, and resource forecasts.
• Support commissioning, operations readiness, and transition-to-maintenance planning.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, environmental requirements, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Attributes :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and / or airport projects.

Compensation Details :

The salary range listed for this role is $130k-$185k / year ($62-$89 / hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, geographic location, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.