Assistant Construction Manager - Travel-Ready & Scheduling

Willdan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to provide project administration, coordination, and controls support for design and construction projects. You will work with Project Managers to plan, schedule, document, report, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

The role involves preparing and maintaining control documents, tracking progress, supporting budget and schedule management, and promoting quality across project documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 1–3 years of related construction experience.
• Ability to manage detailed processes in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service background with proven satisfaction results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, documentation and reporting.
• Assist Project Managers and Construction Manager in all phases with documentation and logistics.
• Provide administrative support to field staff.
• Document safety compliance standards in the field.
• Maintain accurate project records and progress reports.
• Support billing procedures and timely processing of invoicing.
• Review specifications and drawings and coordinate with engineers on critical path items.
• Manage meeting minutes and distribute to stakeholders.
• Ensure file management protocols are followed.
• Assemble close-out documents and address non-compliance with contractors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Project scheduling software

Job description

Willdan is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to provide project administration, coordination, and controls support for design and construction projects. You will work with Project Managers to plan, schedule, document, report, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

The role involves preparing and maintaining control documents, tracking progress, supporting budget and schedule management, and promoting quality across project documentation.