Assistant Project Manager

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Louisa, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Transportation • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Assists the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project resources, budgets, timelines, contracts, vendors, subcontractors, documentation, stakeholder communication, risk, and safety compliance. The role requires frequent active job-site work in challenging conditions, physical lifting, occasional extended hours, and responsiveness during critical project phases or emergencies.
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As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be a part of a team dedicated to directing the day-to-day operations of the project. You will create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals. The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager with communication among project stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for and dedication to getting the job done.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of a wide range of construction projects to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.

    • Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.

    • Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details.

    • Organize, file and maintain project documents.

    • Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.

    • Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.

    Basic Qualifications

    • Works directly with the Project Manager to help implement project goals

    • 3 - 5 Years of construction management experience

    • Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles

    • Outstanding communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills

    • Proficient with computers and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    • A team player with leadership abilities

    • High School diploma or equivalent

    • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

    • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes 

    The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

    The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

    Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

    Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

    A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. 

    Skills Required

    • 3–5 years of construction management experience
    • Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
    • Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related computer programs
    • Teamwork and leadership abilities
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Ability to work actively on construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, elevated or confined areas, and moving equipment
    • Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
    • Ability to work extended hours and respond to time-sensitive communications or emergencies when needed
    • Successful completion of pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly testing
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    The Company
    4,647 Employees

    What We Do

    Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Since 1906, the company has delivered assets across various markets, including public, private, corporate, cultural, education, and entertainment projects. Their extensive portfolio includes critical infrastructure projects such as power, transportation, water, and roadways, emphasizing a commitment to building what matters and strengthening communities nationwide.

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