Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager

The FootBridge Companies – Perm • Full-time • West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States • $130,000 - $180,000 / year • 1d ago

Job: Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager - Heavy Civil
Location: West Bridgewater, MA
Salary: $130,000 - $180,000, DOE
Duration: Permanent/Direct-Hire

Job Summary

Join a hands-on heavy civil team delivering essential ground-level infrastructure projects. This role focuses on water, sewer, drainage, roadway reconstruction, and year-round site work. Working closely with project managers, foremen, and crews, you’ll help drive safe, efficient field operations while gaining the experience needed to grow into full project management responsibility.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate daily field operations for water, sewer, storm drain, and roadway reconstruction projects
Support project planning, scheduling, and material procurement for underground and roadway work
Work directly with foremen, subcontractors, inspectors, and crews to meet production and safety goals
Ensure OSHA compliance and strong job-site safety culture
Track labor, equipment, materials, and installed quantities
Assist with pay applications, change orders, and project documentation
Review plans, specifications, and heavy civil pay items
Support winter site work and snow-related operations as needed

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred, or 3–5 years of heavy civil or utility construction experience
Experience or working knowledge of water, sewer, drainage, and roadway reconstruction
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications
Familiarity with HCSS HeavyBid estimating software is a huge plus
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working outdoors year-round
Valid driver’s license and required field certifications

Why This Role

This position is a great next step for an Assistant Project Manager or a new Project Manager looking to strengthen field leadership skills while staying closely involved in heavy civil operations. You’ll gain real responsibility, hands-on experience, and exposure to all phases of infrastructure construction.

Apply today if you have experience as a: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Heavy Civil Project Manager, Civil Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Utility Project Manager, Heavy Civil APM, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Site Project Manager, Underground Utilities Project Manager, Civil Construction Manager, Roadway Project Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager, or Assistant Construction Manager.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person