Aspiring Assistant PM: Civil Construction Coordinator

E-Z Bel Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Quarterly bonus program

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for dependents

Wellness resources

EAP

Job summary

E-Z Bel Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for civil construction projects in San Antonio. This role bridges office and field operations, coordinating project documentation, schedules, materials, and subcontractors under the direction of a Project Manager.

You will monitor permits, safety, and standards, prepare schedules in Primavera, manage cost codes, and assist with procurement, pay applications, and project closeout while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in civil construction project coordination, administration, or management.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6 preferred) and construction management systems (Procore, Spectrum, HeavyJob).
• Strong knowledge of civil construction processes, permitting, subcontractor management, and safety compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage smaller projects with PM oversight while supporting larger projects as assigned.
• Review project documents, contracts, and specifications with the PM to confirm scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Coordinate permitting, subcontractor documentation, and project setup to ensure readiness for mobilization.
• Prepare and update project schedules in Primavera, track daily field production, and maintain cost codes.
• Lead procurement on assigned jobs, including purchase orders, delivery scheduling, reconciliation, and budgeting.
• Maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, change orders, permits, and locates with timely responses.
• Support field leaders with schedule lookaheads, staging, equipment planning, and sequencing of work activities.
• Conduct site visits to verify safety, work zones, and documentation practices.
• Track subcontractor performance, invoices, and adherence to scopes; support pay apps and forecasts.
• Build relationships with inspectors, owners, and subcontractors via meetings and updates.
• Assist in project closeout, including redlines, as-builts, retainage release, and deliverables.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and assist onboarding/training of new administrative staff.
• Use Procore, SharePoint, Spectrum, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, and Primavera for records and reporting.
• Participate in EOS and project meetings with updates on schedule, permits, documentation, and risk.

Skills

Scheduling

Coordination

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Spectrum

HeavyJob

Job description

E-Z Bel Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for civil construction projects in San Antonio. This role bridges office and field operations, coordinating project documentation, schedules, materials, and subcontractors under the direction of a Project Manager.

You will monitor permits, safety, and standards, prepare schedules in Primavera, manage cost codes, and assist with procurement, pay applications, and project closeout while mentoring junior staff.