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Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

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Naples, FL · Posted September 25, 2026

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About the job

Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil / Highway

Location: Naples, FL (Southwest Florida)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Bridge / Infrastructure Construction

A heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with work across Florida is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a project in the Naples area. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or senior Project Engineer with 5+ years of construction management experience who wants a bigger seat on a stable project team. You'll help run cost, schedule, subcontracts and owner reporting on heavy civil highway work, much of it FDOT work. Southwest Florida locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Plan cost, resources and schedule for the project

Administer subcontracts and manage subcontractor performance

Coordinate workers, materials and equipment with the field team

Interpret drawings, specifications and regulations for the team

Handle contracts, permits and licenses

Supervise assistant managers and engineers and review their reports

Correct safety issues on the job and back the safety program

Control the budget and hold the schedule

Report progress to owners, engineers and architects

What We're Looking For

5+ years assisting or supervising increasingly complex construction work

Four year degree in Construction Management or Construction Science, or an engineering or architecture degree with added business administration or accounting training

Able to coordinate multiple activities under pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Full time onsite in Naples

Heavy civil highway experience is a plus

FDOT project experience is a plus

Based in Southwest Florida or ready to relocate to the Naples area

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

Full benefits package

Project bonus potential

Established heavy civil highway and bridge contractor with projects across Florida

A seat right next to the Project Manager, with room to grow into running your own jobs

Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.