Entry-level PM roles are competitive but available, often titled Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Project Coordinator. Most employers want a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, plus some hands-on site or preconstruction experience. Hiring managers look for candidates who can handle scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination, not just construction knowledge. You will typically start in a feeder role and grow into full PM responsibility over time. Pay moves based on project size and complexity, sector, years of experience, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Amundson Group places entry-level and emerging PM talent with firms across heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnel, and wastewater sectors that invest in growing people internally. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/
