Assistant Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

The Role

Overview

Assist PM in planning, scheduling, and coordinating civil construction projects in the NVA/MD/DC area.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • resource planning
  • safety compliance
  • project coordination
  • document control
  • contract management

Tasks

-Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers. -Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details. -Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met. -Works directly with the Project Manager to help implement project goals -Organize, file and maintain project documents. -Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of a wide range of construction projects to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met. -Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.

Requirements

  • construction mgmt
  • 3-5 years
  • bachelor's
  • excel
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

-Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening. -3 - 5 Years of construction management experience -Outstanding communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills -Bachelor’s degree (preferred) -Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles -Proficient with computers and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint -High School diploma or equivalent -A team player with leadership abilities

The Company

About Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

-Over five decades, it evolved into a powerhouse contractor known for major infrastructure projects like the ICC, I‑95 Springfield Interchange, Dulles Greenway widening, and sections of Fairfax County Parkway. -Specializing in design‑build, heavy civil, highway & bridge, utility infrastructure, site development, and public‑private partnerships, the firm self‑performs key phases to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. -Operating divisions such as Shirley Underground and Metro Earthworks help tailor services from utility relocations to earthworks and deep foundations. -Now part of the Clark Construction family, the company carries forward a legacy of innovation and regional impact with each project. -Unusual fact: the company’s name honors its roots in the “Shirley Highway” project, reflecting a history deeply tied to the area’s transportation evolution.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Heavy Civil Construction

Site Development

Highways

Bridges

Utility

Security Clearance

-must pass pre‑employment physical and drug screening.