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Assistant Project Manager – Construction (Travel Role)

Location: Primarily on‐site (Tuscaloosa, AL → Dalton, GA) Employment Type: 6‐Month Contract‐to‐Hire Schedule: ~50 hours/week guaranteed (5×10s), with opportunity for additional hours Compensation: $24/hr + $125/day per diem when traveling Start: Immediately after graduation / as soon as available

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support construction operations across multiple project sites. This role is ideal for a recent graduate in construction management, engineering, or a related field who is eager to gain hands‐on experience and grow into a long‐term project management career.

The APM will begin on a project in Tuscaloosa, AL, supporting the team through the end of March, then mobilize to a data center project in Dalton, GA beginning in the July/August timeframe. This is a field‐based role requiring extended on‐site presence for months at a time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager with daily project coordination, scheduling, and documentation
  • Support subcontractor oversight, site logistics, and material tracking
  • Maintain project records, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes
  • Monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance on site
  • Communicate effectively with field teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Help manage project budgets, cost tracking, and change documentation
  • Participate in planning meetings, site walks, and progress reviews
  • Provide general support to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope

Qualifications

Required:

  • Recent graduate with a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Willingness to work on‐site for extended periods (months at a time)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem‐solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast‐paced construction environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred:

  • Internship or co‐op experience in construction or project management
  • Familiarity with construction drawings, schedules, and field operations
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar software

Project & Travel Details

  • Tuscaloosa, AL: On site to train through end of March
  • Dalton, GA: Mobilizing to a data center project in July/August
  • Hours: Minimum 50 hours/week guaranteed; additional hours possible
  • Per Diem: $125/day for days worked when traveling (notify us if local rates exceed this)
  • Contract‐to‐Hire: 6‐month C2H with strong potential for long‐term placement