Assistant Project Manager - Civil Construction - Cape Cod, MA

Our client is looking for an Assistant Project Manager/ Office Engineer to join their team and sit out of their office in Falmouth

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, family-owned civil construction firm with over 35 years of success across Southeastern Massachusetts. Known for its high standards, professional workforce, and broad self-perform capabilities, the company is a trusted leader in heavy civil and utility construction, site work, airport infrastructure, and asphalt manufacturing. With an in-house mechanic shop and two asphalt plants, they manage both union and non-union projects throughout the South Shore, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.

As they continue to expand, their Falmouth-based team remains tightly knit, values-driven, and highly collaborative-offering the best of both stability and growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a company with deep roots and a forward-looking vision.

Description

The Office Engineer will be responsible for:

• Assist Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, takeoffs, and daily documentation
• Organize and manage project records, drawing logs, and correspondence
• Track material orders, delivery schedules, and subcontractor coordination
• Support preconstruction planning and closeout documentation
• Communicate regularly with field teams and help translate project documents into field execution
• Review plans and specs using AutoCAD and assist with markups when necessary
• Work collaboratively with project executives and senior leadership to support large-scale public and private civil projects

Profile

The ideal Office Engineer will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar (or equivalent field experience)
• 0-6 years of relevant construction experience, ideally in heavy civil, DOT, site work, or airport projects
• Familiarity with public infrastructure and self-perform construction environments
• Comfortable working in a tight-knit team that values flexibility, accountability, and hands-on support
• Experience working with companies like P.A. Landers, PJ Keating, or other regional civil contractors is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Procore or other project management software knowledge a bonus

Job Offer

What is on offer the Office Engineer:

• Compensation: $27-$38/hr
• 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare & Life Insurance
• 50% Employer Contribution for Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Access to Company Boat for island project transport
• Pension Plans + Paid Time Off

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