Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Environmental Construction Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager Environmental Construction oversees field operations for environmental and heavy civil projects, coordinating subcontractors and site personnel to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance. This role requires extensive time in the field, strong leadership of multidisciplinary construction teams, and a focus on successful project delivery from planning through completion. The position supports project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting while maintaining thorough documentation and communication with stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day field operations for environmental and heavy civil construction projects, maintaining a strong presence at project sites.
- Direct and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and site personnel to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality execution of work.
- Monitor construction progress to confirm that project milestones and schedules are achieved and adjust activities as needed to stay on track.
- Conduct regular production, scheduling, and coordination meetings to align all trades and stakeholders on project status and upcoming work.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements across all field activities.
- Review construction activities for adherence to project specifications, permits, and applicable regulations, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution to maintain clear communication and alignment.
- Identify and resolve field issues quickly, proposing practical solutions to maintain project momentum and minimize downtime.
- Prepare and maintain accurate daily reports, field documentation, RFIs, change orders, and progress updates.
- Promote and maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site environment for all team members and subcontractors.
- Support project managers with project scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting, including data analysis and project monitoring.
- Lead and supervise field construction crews and subcontractors, providing guidance, direction, and performance oversight.
- Manage project schedules and coordinate multiple trades to optimize productivity and minimize conflicts in the field.
- Participate in subcontractor meetings and coordination sessions to review performance, upcoming work, and resource needs.
- Oversee ordering of materials and equipment required for field activities and ensure timely delivery to project sites.
- Use data analysis and project monitoring tools to track performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of construction safety programs and industry best practices at the job site.
Essential Skills
- Significant experience supervising field construction crews and subcontractors in environmental, heavy civil, mechanical, or industrial construction settings.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety programs and industry best practices, with the ability to enforce safety standards in the field.
- Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents to guide field execution.
- Experience managing project schedules and coordinating multiple trades to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and leadership, with the ability to make sound decisions under field conditions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction documentation software for reporting, scheduling, and data analysis.
- Ability to conduct and lead production, scheduling, and coordination meetings with internal teams and subcontractors.
- Experience in subcontractor management, including directing daily activities, holding subcontractor meetings, and monitoring performance.
- Competence in project monitoring, data analysis, and scheduling to support project managers with forecasting and budgeting.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly to project sites as required by project assignments.
- Experience with landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS).
- Experience with projects involving renewable natural gas (RNG), biogas, methane capture, environmental remediation, utility, or energy.
- Background in heavy civil, environmental, mechanical, or industrial construction, with hands-on field management responsibilities.
- OSHA certifications and experience managing complex field operations with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Experience coordinating with owners, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
- Ability to review construction activities for compliance with project specifications, permits, and applicable regulations.
- Experience preparing and maintaining daily reports, RFIs, change orders, and other field documentation.
- Skill in promoting a safe, organized, and productive job site environment.
- Interest in growing into a leadership role overseeing other field environmental technicians.
- Comfort working within multidisciplinary construction teams on environmental and energy-related projects.
Work Environment
This role is primarily field-focused, with work based out of the nearest office and regular travel between project sites from the Bakersfield/Santa Maria area to Sacramento. The Assistant Project Manager spends significant time on active construction sites, overseeing environmental and heavy civil work, interacting with subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and regulatory agencies. The position operates within a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities, including leading field environmental technicians. The company is 100% employee-owned and offers an excellent employee stock ownership program upon permanent hire, along with benefits that may include medical coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and holidays during contract periods. Work involves using standard office technology, Microsoft Office, and construction documentation software, combined with on-site coordination of materials, equipment, and field crews in dynamic outdoor environments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in San Jose,CA. About Actalent

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