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Assistant Project Manager / Estimator

Anderson Environmental Contracting
Kelso, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

Anderson Environmental Contracting (AEC) is not a typical contractor. We are a rapidly growing environmental construction company delivering complex, high-stakes projects across remediation and fuel systems infrastructure.

 

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager / Estimator who wants more than a support role - someone who wants to own scope, solve problems, and accelerate their career.

This is a role for people who:

  • Get bored doing the same thing every day
  • Want exposure to both field and project management
  • Take pride in getting things done - on time and done right
  • Are ready to step up faster than their peers

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage select project assignments ensuring delivery on budget, on schedule, and to client expectations
  • Execute work with a high level of technical accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and building codes
  • Monitor construction activities and document progress to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Support project scheduling, including development, tracking, and analysis
  • Prepare monthly project billing and receivables
  • Assist in preparing proposals, RFP responses, and other client deliverables under tight deadlines
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimating
  • Support permitting processes and regulatory compliance efforts
  • Assist with project setup, document management, bid coordination, and estimate development
  • Assist with file setup, management, kicking off bids and estimates
  • Utilize and maintain project management and construction technologies
  • Assist with monthly billing, receivables tracking, and project closeout processes
  • Promote and uphold a strong safety culture both in the office and in the field
  • Provide field support and supervision of construction activities as needed

 

Position Requirements

  • Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors
  • Able to work with minimal oversight, but take direction effectively from managers
  • Able to meet deadlines, both internally and externally
  • Other project duties as assigned by senior staff
  • Travel and/or field work may be required

 

Qualifications 

Education, Experience & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or 3 years of proven project management and/or estimating experience in lieu of education
  • Candidates should be familiar with interpreting plan sets, estimating and take-offs, and as-builts
  • Must be able to perform complex tasks and perform exceptionally when handling conflicting deadlines
  • Requires excellent technology, computer, and document management proficiencies, with proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to read, adjust, navigate, and make minor edits to CAD drawings efficiently
  • Preference will be given to applications with an estimating background – quantity take offs, cost estimating, recognition of cost drivers and potential risks
  • Effective communicator, verbal and written

 

Special:

  • OSHA-40 HAZWOPER certification preferred, but not required

 

Anderson Environmental Contracting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.


We administer pre-employment drug screens and background checks.


We participate in E-Verify for all hires.

Salary : $81 - $95

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