Assistant Project Manager - Marine/Civil

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager 
Job Location: Chesapeake, VA
Salary (DOE): $65k-$80k
Requirements: 1 Years of Heavy Civil and/or Marine Construction experience. 

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of marine, shoreline, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role requires hands-on construction experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with HCSS, Primavera P6, and shoreline/marine construction practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and executing marine, bridge, shoreline, and heavy civil construction projects.
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 (and/or MS Project); track progress and recommend recovery plans when needed.
• Assist with cost control: prepare estimates, monitor budgets, review change orders, and support invoicing and forecasting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely mobilization and delivery of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Use HCSS and other construction management software to manage field reports, manpower, equipment tracking, production reporting, and daily logs.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, compliance with project specifications, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Support permitting, environmental compliance, and shoreline-specific regulatory requirements; liaise with permitting agencies and stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, as-built records, and progress reports for owners and stakeholders.
• Assist in contractor and stakeholder coordination for traffic control, marine operations, and environmental protections for shoreline and nearshore work.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, safety briefings, and provide field support during critical construction activities.
• Support claims management and dispute resolution by compiling documentation, schedules, and records to substantiate positions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• 1 years of construction experience with direct exposure to marine, shoreline, bridge, or heavy civil projects; experience in a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager role preferred.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 for scheduling and schedule analysis; familiarity with MS Project a plus.
• Hands-on experience with HCSS (crew tracking, equipment, production reports) and other construction management platforms.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, bridge construction practices, marine and shoreline construction techniques, and temporary works/shore protection measures.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Benefits

• Medical 
• Vision
• Dental 
• 401(K)
• Bonus
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
• And More! 

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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