Transportation - Assistant Project Manager

Join Aldridge's East Cost Transportation Team and play a crucial role in supporting infrastructure projects across the nation within diverse markets, including aviation, rail and transit, electric mobility, ports, intermodal, streets, and highways. At Aldridge, your work will be instrumental in connecting people and keeping the world moving. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the transportation industry, consider being part of Aldridge's dynamic team where your contributions contribute to shaping a better future.

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking anAssistant Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively with the project team to ensure that a quality project is produced safely, on time, and within budget.

Project Location: DC Area / Virginia Beach

What you’ll do:

Essential project duties including:

• Assist in tracking project costs and performance.

• Monitor project planning, execution and closure.

• Support all project functions as they relate to quality control, safety and project team management.

• Act as a liaison throughout various staffing levels

• Assist in coordinating the project team – field supervision, Division resources, and Support Department staff – as directed by the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.

• Promote safe job sites and work closely with the Safety Department to ensure that all safety issues are properly addressed.

• Support Senior Project Management on essential project duties including cost and labor tracking, material submittals, subcontractor management, contract compliance, and schedule adherence.

• Assist with all project phases from start-up to close-out.

• Understand and be responsible for compliance with Aldridge safety policies and support a “Safety First” attitude.

• Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance.

• Conduct regular safety tours on the project and ensure employee involvement and craft engagement in the safety program.

• Ensure training is proactively identified and scheduled. Select toolbox talk topics which are applicable to the work.

• Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite.

  Who you are:

  We are pursuing entry level candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management or other construction-related major. Equivalent construction or Union trade background is also considered.

• Internships or other relevant work experience preferred.

• Ap titude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities and creatively problem solve to formulate viable solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Adaptability and flexibility.

  Who we are:

Welcome to Aldridge, where we are on a mission to shape a better future through our commitment to excellence, innovation, community, and safety. As a recognized leader in complex infrastructure projects, we have been building and strengthening America's infrastructure for over 70 years. Ranked among the top 20 electrical contractors in the United States, Aldridge has earned its distinguished reputation by upholding a commitment to being Incident and Injury Free.

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 1,500 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.