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title: 'Assistant Project Manager at Iovino Enterprises'
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# Assistant Project Manager at Iovino Enterprises

- **Company:** Iovino Enterprises
- **Location:** New London, CT
- **Compensation:** $130k–$175k
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iovino/jobs/5229019008

## Job description

Final compensation will be based on a combination of:

- Relevant work experience
- Education
- Project size
- Project location
- Required working hours
- Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty
- Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
- *Final salary determination is negotiable*

Recently ranked as a best U.S. construction workplace by Fortune Magazine, MLJ Contracting is driven by passion and built on trust. When you work at MLJ, you work for a company that values your well-being, your talent, and your career aspirations. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, come join our family and turn big ideas into even bigger realities.

As a premier general contractor in the heavy construction market, MLJ Contracting successfully performs major public works projects for client agencies. Proud of our quality workmanship and engaging projects, we always maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Want to build a career that stands the test of time? Join MLJ and lay the foundation for a better future.

MLJ Contracting is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Rehabilitation of the Northbound Gold Star Bridge in New London, Connecticut. This high-profile infrastructure project involves complex steel reinforcement and repairs, deck replacement, and additional structural improvements to one of the region’s most critical transportation corridors.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the project management team by keeping the project on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate should be willing to grow and learn and do what it takes to support the Project Manager and the project team, have the passion to take on more responsibility over time, exemplify the values of MLJ and show a strength for managing time effectively.

## IV.  EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or other related field (or equivalent years’ experience).

## III.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist the project manager in project planning, project scheduling, cost monitoring, and cost control
- Negotiate/procure subcontractors/suppliers
- Effectively draft memos, reports and documents.
- Write letters to subcontractors and vendors.
- Communicate project requirements to subcontractors and vendors.
- Understand and update the CPM schedule by interacting with the MLJ project team and scheduler.
- Assist in the preparation and negotiation of change orders.
- Review amplified drawings for changes and clarifications.
- Meet with members of the Owner’s team to administer day-to-day activities such as planning access and preparing work plans and safe work plans.
- Perform any other duties as required.

## IV.  QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION

- Heavy Civil Bridge/Site experience preferred
- CTDOT and other public agency experience highly preferred
- 8+ years of prior civil construction experience
- Possess solid analytical skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Willingness to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to take on more responsibility over a period of time.

Salary Range: $130,000—$175,000 USD

## About Iovino Enterprises

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Iovino Enterprises is the parent organization of a family of construction companies that performs heavy civil and specialty contracting for public and commercial clients across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (LLC; 100% employee-owned)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Thomas Iovino

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Heavy civil construction, specialty contracting (electrical, mechanical, track, remediation, demolition)
- **Target customers**: Public works agencies (government), private commercial clients; serves clients in transportation, infrastructure, and specialty construction markets
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide construction entrepreneurs access to financial and administrative resources that allow them to successfully build their businesses, while building a better world through infrastructure.

## Products & Services
- **J-Track**: Track construction and maintenance services for rail and transit systems. (Service)
- **TCE (TC Electric)**: Transit signal and power systems installation and maintenance. (Service)
- **Welkin Mechanical**: Mechanical contracting, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping. (Service)
- **MLJ Contracting**: Heavy civil infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, and large-scale public works. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue "hundreds of millions" (as stated on company site); no exact figure disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 100% employee-owned; no external investors disclosed. Key partners include public agencies in NY, NJ, IL, TX, VA, DC.
- **Growth Signals**: Ranked 4th largest contractor in New York Transportation Sector and 23rd New York Top Contracting firm (2019 ENR rankings). Expanded operations to multiple states (Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC). Has grown from initial partner company (TCE) to a family of four contracting companies plus new business groups.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee-owned structure** aligns incentives and retains talent.
- **Diversified specialty contracting** under one parent company allows cross-selling and risk mitigation.
- **Over 20 years of experience** and leadership with +40 years of industry expertise (Thomas Iovino).
- **Strong track record** on large public works projects with agencies like NYC DDC.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue growth of the family of companies through partnering with experienced construction entrepreneurs.
- Expand geographic footprint (recent entry into Illinois, Texas, Virginia, DC markets).
- Maintain operational excellence across civil, electrical, mechanical, and track disciplines.

## Why Work Here
- **100% Employee-Owned**: All team members benefit from the company's success as owners.
- **Entrepreneurial environment**: Opportunity to directly impact large-scale infrastructure projects that serve millions.
- **Community service culture**: Encourages giving back and volunteerism.
- **Benefits**: Medical, vision, dental, basic life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings plan.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Not specified; likely on-site due to construction nature.
- **Growth**: Diverse business groups (J-Track, MLJ, Welkin, TCE) offer varied career paths.

## Sources
1. [iovinoent.com - Company Overview](https://www.iovinoent.com/)
2. [iovinoent.com - About Us](https://www.iovinoent.com/about-us)
3. [iovinoent.com - Careers](https://www.iovinoent.com/careers)
4. [iovinoent.com - Benefits Package](https://www.iovinoent.com/benefits-packages)
5. [Greenhouse - Jobs at Iovino Enterprises](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iovino)

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