Assistant Project Manager - DOT
JOB_53338111177606Job type
PermanentLocation
TampaProfession
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
95000-115000
Assistant Project Manager - DOT
We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience working on Heavy Highway projects to join our team. As a well-established and well-respected leader in the Florida construction industry that specializes in Heavy Highway projects, they are recognized for their commitment to quality and a legacy of successful projects. A trusted partner for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and local municipalities alike, boasting a dynamic team of skilled professionals with offices located in Florida.
Responsibilities:
Field Responsibilities
- Oversee daily construction activities, ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations, including the review and completion of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Daily Reports.
- Conduct field inspections to verify that construction activities align with cost codes, ensuring quality control and adherence to the budget.
- Calculate material quantities by taking measurements and assessing the percentage of completed or installed work.
- Help process and verify daily labor timesheets.
- Manage field communications with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with the project schedule and delivery of necessary resources.
- Work with field surveyors to verify alignments, elevations, and grading, ensuring accuracy before construction activities begin.
- Participate in weekly toolbox talks, monthly supervisor meetings, and ad-hoc safety inspections and trainings.
Office Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera P6, identifying critical paths and major project milestones.
- Assist the Project Manager with monthly pay applications by performing material quantity takeoffs using drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
- Support project correspondence, including maintaining and assisting the Project Manager with RFIs, NOIs, Submittals, and Transmittals.
- Support project change management, including maintaining and assisting the Project Manager with PCOs, PCCOs and SCOs.
- Support project documentation, including environmental permits, SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) reports, and as-built documentation to government agencies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, specifically highway, road, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in material takeoffs, quantity tracking, and project cost control.
- Experience working on government contracts with knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and heavy equipment used in highway and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across field teams, office staff, and external agencies.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving history.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs-100lbs.
- Strong work ethic.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
If you believe this role to be a good fit for your next role, please apply by submitting your resume.
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Assistant Project Manager - DOTJOB_533381111776062025-07-282025-10-26
Talk to Aaron Cole, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Orlando, Suite 130, 2300 Maitland Center ParkwayTelephone: 321-280-2776JOB_53338111177606