Posted:

05/14/2026

CAPE is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the successful execution of environmental remediation, construction management, and project delivery efforts. This role works closely with Project Managers and project teams to assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, client coordination, and overall project execution. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Support the Project Manager from cradle to grave in project execution.
Manage assigned tasks in accordance with scope, schedule and budget.
Provide support to Project Manager in the areas of resource planning, scheduling, procurements, change management, cost controls, cost estimating, and project closeout.
Support project management in evaluating overall staffing needs within area of accountability and align assigned team with policies, culture and values at CAPE.
Support Project Manager in assigned areas for Project Reviews and Readiness Review meetings
Support Project Manager in the effective management of resources and coordination with other support groups such as TSO, QC, safety, construction and estimating
Assist Project Manager in the identification, analysis, and response to project risk elements.
Provide technical expertise and technical assistance as needed to assigned project support staff in the field
Assist the Project Manager in conducting client kick-off meetings and communication of the results of the client expectations to project team members
Provide proposal development support (scoping, schedule development, vendor screening, cost estimating) on all assigned proposals.
Support project management in task order and contract fee proposal preparation
Assist in the completion and timely invoicing for all assigned projects
Assist in vendor and subcontractor buyout and the acquisition of needed supplies and services from outside vendors
Assist in management of subcontractors and approval of subcontractor invoices
Provide effective support in the development, scheduling, tracking, control and execution of projects using the application of generally accepted project management tools, skills, knowledge, and techniques.
Bring quality issues up immediately through Project Manager, support the investigation, development and implementation of corrective action, pass on for lessons learned.
Travel to project sites as necessary, for extended periods of time as needed or required, to execute responsibilities.

SALARY: $70,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

TRAVEL: Up to 50% to project sites in support of field execution of projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree
1 year of experience in environmental remediation, environmental consulting, civil construction, construction management, or geotechnical engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, Environmental Science, or other related sciences
1-3 years of experience in environmental remediation, environmental consulting, civil construction, construction management, or geotechnical engineering.

WHY CAPE?

For 35 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients’ objectives, company goals, and employees’ professional goals, and is succinctly and accurately defined as “We, Not Me” behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share, and develop new services to support smart growth.

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Cape Environmental Management Inc

Latest Jobs

Assistant Project Manager