Assistant Project Manager

Intangibles Talent ®; Mérida; On-site; MXN 446,400 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Legal benefits (IMSS, Infonavit)

Tools and training for growth

Strong work-life balance culture

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading construction project management firm in Mérida, Mexico is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support U.S.-based commercial construction projects. This hands-on role involves coordinating subcontractors, managing documentation, and ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 3–8 years of construction experience, and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. The position offers ample opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in construction project execution.
• Experience as Project Engineer or Assistant PM preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating and pre-construction activities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractors and track project schedules.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Participate in constructability and coordination meetings.
• Support QA/QC processes and safety initiatives.
• Assist with change orders and progress reporting.
• Help prepare close-out documentation and final records.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Teamwork

Field understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Procore proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related construction field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

Location: Merida, Mexico
Department: Construction / Project Management
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 MXN (depends on the experience)

Role Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of U.S.-based commercial construction projects. This role is focused on technical project execution, subcontractor coordination, and documentation management.

You will work closely with senior Project Managers and field teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards.

This is a hands-on construction role ideal for an engineer with strong field understanding who wants to grow into a full Project Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support estimating and pre-construction activities
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost tracking
• Coordinate subcontractors and track project schedules
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Participate in constructability and coordination meetings
• Support QA/QC processes and safety initiatives
• Assist with change orders and progress reporting
• Help prepare close-out documentation and final records

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related construction field
• 3–8 years of experience in construction project execution
• Experience as Project Engineer or Assistant PM preferred
• Strong understanding of construction processes and field operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to spend time supporting field coordination as needed
• English proficiency required

Why Join Intangibles Talent?

• 5-day work week
• Legal benefits (IMSS, Infonavit, Aguinaldo, Prestaciones)
• Tools and training to support your growth
• Strong work-life balance culture
• Equal opportunity employer

Intangibles Talent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.