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Placement AG-CS-4988Role Heavy civil APMSector Heavy civilRegion The SouthClient Heavy civil contractorTerms No fee unless hired
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A heavy civil construction firm in the South needed an Assistant Project Manager. Amundson Group delivered a qualified, settled hire now exceeding 90 days in role.
The Client Need
A growing heavy civil construction firm operating in the South had an open Assistant Project Manager position that demanded both field awareness and strong project coordination skills. The team needed someone who could support complex civil scopes, including earthwork, grading, and infrastructure delivery, from day one, without a lengthy ramp-up period.
The Search Process
Amundson Group, a Houston-headquartered, veteran-owned construction recruiting firm and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2024 & 2025), engaged its network of 90,000+ construction professionals to surface talent with direct heavy civil experience. Leveraging a search process that consistently moves from job intake to first qualified resume in an average of seven hours, the team prioritized candidates who had demonstrated progression in project support roles on civil infrastructure projects.
Key criteria included:
- Hands-on familiarity with heavy civil scopes (earthwork, grading, utilities)
- Ability to coordinate between field crews and project management teams
- Track record of reliable performance on deadline-driven civil projects
- Cultural alignment with a firm that values accountability and field presence
The Outcome at 90+ Days
The placed professional was successfully onboarded and has now surpassed the 90-day mark in the role. By this point, they have moved well beyond orientation, actively contributing to project coordination, supporting schedule management, and building relationships with field leadership.
This result is consistent with Amundson Group's broader performance: , a figure that reflects the quality and fit-focus built into every search. The client gained a capable APM who is growing into the role, and the placed professional gained a clear path forward in heavy civil construction.
Why It Worked
- Deep heavy civil sector knowledge informed every step of candidate vetting
- Speed-to-resume reduced client downtime without sacrificing quality
- Retained search methodology drove accountability on both sides of the placement
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