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Assistant Project Manager - Federal Construction in Augusta

Date Posted: 24 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Ready to grow your project management career on large, long-term work? A well-established federal general contractor is hiring an Assistant Project Manager in the Augusta area to support a busy project team on complex government and industrial construction. You'll work side by side with seasoned project managers, handle real responsibility from day one, and build the skills to run your own projects.

What You'll Do

  • Support the project manager with cost, schedule, quality and safety across the life of the project
  • Manage submittals, RFIs and document control so the field always has what it needs
  • Help update the project schedule and track progress against key milestones
  • Assist with subcontract buyout, purchase orders, change orders and monthly cost reports
  • Run and document coordination meetings with subcontractors, suppliers and the owner's team
  • Work closely with the superintendent, quality control and safety staff to keep the job moving
  • Support closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals and final turnover

What You Bring

  • A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field
  • 2–3 years of construction management experience with a general contractor
  • Experience on federal, government, industrial or other highly regulated projects is a plus
  • Comfort with Primavera P6, Procore or similar scheduling and project management tools
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; CQM-C certification is a plus
  • A detail-oriented, organized approach and openness to relocating for the right opportunity

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
  • Health and dental insurance, plus company-paid life and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation and holidays and a 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance if needed
  • Hands-on mentorship and a clear path to Project Manager

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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