Assistant Project Manager (Heavy Civil/Bridge)

Assistant Project Manager

Great opportunity to join the growing MasTec Civil, LLC team in beautiful Charleston, SC as we are expanding our footprint across the state with a new heavy civil project that is sure to create a lasting impact for the community for years to come! At MasTec Civil, LLC, the Assistant Project Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting the Project Executive with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet schedule and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, construction coordination and contract administration functions.

MasTec Civil, LLC, a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations. MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with management to develop and adjust project plans, staffing, equipment, and timelines. Continuously evaluate and improve execution strategies throughout the project.
• Project Coordination: Serve as the primary company representative on-site. Lead progress and internal coordination meetings, ensure timely document submission, and conduct pre-activity meetings to align on scope, resources, safety, and quality requirements.
• Staffing & Leadership: Partner with HR to staff the project, supervise engineering personnel, mentor junior engineers, and enforce company policies across the team.
• Contract & Financial Oversight: Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents and payment terms. Review and approve invoices, subcontractor payments, and cost reports, identifying variances and potential claims.
• Cost Control: Manage the project budget, monitor cost performance, optimize work methods, and ensure proper documentation and submission of change orders and claims.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Negotiate, coordinate, and oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely payments and resolution of disputes or changes.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely completion of all project records, including daily reports, logs, photos, and meeting minutes.
• Client Relations: Represent the company professionally in all interactions, maintaining strong relationships and handling negotiations with integrity.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring a safe work environment across all project activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Science and Management
• 5+ years of heavy highway experience; 2+ years of progressive project management experience preferred
• Professional Engineering registration in civil engineering preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in Design-Build project delivery preferred
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Software Skills: 30-Hour OSHA training Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Scheduling software, P6 Primavera Heavy Bid from HCSS Bluebeam by REVU AutoCAD- Civil 3D MicroStation AGTEK

What's in it for You:

• Financial Wellbeing Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance Program
• Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.