Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Conway, SC
Harper General ContractorsConway, South Carolina, United States
Posted October 27, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Harper General Contractors is a full‑service general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Greenville, SC, serving clients across North and South Carolina since 1950. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services—including CM‑at‑risk, pre‑construction, BIM, alternative delivery, environmental systems, and on‑call maintenance—to deliver projects that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. Harper’s reputation for award‑winning performance is built on transparent collaboration with owners and design professionals, ensuring every project dollar is clearly accounted for and aligned with the client’s vision. A culture of dedication, integrity, and community involvement underpins all work, allowing Harper to leave a lasting, positive impact on the communities it serves.
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) promotes the company mission statement by joining the Project Manager, Superintendent Foreman and other personnel who work as a team to create a safe work environment, build a quality project, and keep projects on schedule while earning a fair and reasonable profit.
Requirements
- Understand, support, and adhere to Harper safety and quality requirements.
- Observe and correct violations as they arise on project sites.
- Purchase materials and equipment with safety and quality in mind.
- Assist Project Manager with daily project duties.
- Expedite material procurement, approval, and delivery as necessary to promote accurate and efficient project construction.
- Prepare and track all necessary submittals.
- Obtain required material certifications.
- Assist Project Manager with material billing preparations.
- Order necessary materials and supplies.
- Maintain project files, current drawings, and schedule records.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of all documentation and records required for change orders.
- Assist in the analysis of the cost of extra work.
- Assist Project Manager in the overall coordination of the project, including Trade Partners.
- Approve receiving invoices and optimize cash flow.
- Build and maintain positive Trade Partner relationships. Identify, pursue, and recover fair compensation for all changes in scope.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefit Package
- 401(k)
- Transparency in growth, pay, etc.
- Community involvement
- Career advancement
- Performance feedback
- Teambuilding events
