What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Bridge Brothers Inc.?
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Greenville, SC
Company: Bridge Brothers
About Bridge Brothers
Bridge Brothers is a leading designer, fabricator, and builder of custom steel bridges. We partner with municipalities, national parks, energy companies, and private developers across the U.S. to deliver engineered solutions that are safe, durable, and tailored to each project’s unique demands. Our vertically integrated team—engineering, fabrication, and construction—allows us to move quickly, think creatively, and maintain exceptional quality from concept through installation.
As we continue to grow, we are building out our Project Management function and investing in the next generation of future PMs.
Position Summary
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Management team by driving day-to-day project progress, ensuring details aren’t missed, and keeping schedules, documentation, and communication organized. This role is highly administrative and process-oriented, taking ownership of the recurring tasks that keep projects on track and free up PMs to focus on higher-level planning and decision-making.
The APM will learn Bridge Brothers’ full project lifecycle, gaining hands-on exposure to engineering, fabrication, and field coordination with the long-term goal of growing into a Project Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Administration
- Maintain and update project schedules, documentation, and deliverables.
- Track submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting notes, and contract documents.
- Support PMs with budgeting, procurement, and vendor coordination.
- Ensure tasks are moving forward on time and escalate issues when needed.
- Organize project files, logs, and reporting so the team always has accurate visibility.
Cross-Functional Support
- Coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and field teams to ensure alignment.
- Prepare materials for internal and client meetings, including agenda and follow-up tasks.
- Assist with quality/inspection documentation and logistics planning.
Communication & Client Support
- Draft and send routine project communications, status updates, and reminders.
- Interface professionally with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Learning & Growth
- Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle with increasing ownership over time.
- Support PMs in areas such as scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
- Contribute to improving workflows and adopting new technologies or automations.
Qualities We’re Looking For
- Early-career professional: ideally 1–3 years of experience.
- Engineering degree preferred (civil, structural, mechanical, industrial), but not required.
- Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and process-minded.
- Naturally tech-forward—enjoys finding tools that make work faster or more automated.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and take direction.
- Resilient, steady, and reliable—someone who can handle pressure and keep moving.
Why Join Bridge Brothers
- Clear pathway to grow into a Project Manager role.
- Exposure to engineering, fabrication, and field operations in a vertical, hands-on environment.
- Opportunity to develop structured PM skills without the pressure of immediate decision-making authority.
- Work on meaningful, one-of-a-kind bridge projects across the country.
Apply Today
If you're a driven early-career professional looking for a place to develop, grow, and make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today to join Bridge Brothers and start your path toward becoming a Project Manager.