Assistant Project Manager

Legacy Executive Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem available for qualifying cand

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Job summary

Legacy Executive Search is partnering with a Texas-based electrical contractor to hire Assistant Project Managers for a long-term industrial mega project near Austin. You will join a seasoned project leadership team and gain mentorship while developing commercial, technical, and leadership skills for a successful construction career.

You’ll support both the office and field teams, assisting with planning, scheduling, cost tracking, RFIs, submittals, procurement, and change management as part of

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of construction project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting project controls, scheduling, or cost management.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Track project costs and forecast progress.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate material procurement and vendor communication.
• Assist with change management and project controls.
• Support construction planning and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, field leadership, clients, and subcontractors.
• Prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Build your career on one of the largest industrial construction projects in Texas!

Legacy Executive Search is partnering with a well-established, Texas-based electrical construction contractor to hire several Assistant Project Managers for a long-term industrial mega project near Austin.

If you're pursuing a career in Construction with focus as Field Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Control Specialist, or Assistant Project Manager, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the kind of opportunity that can chart your path for years to come.

You'll join an experienced project leadership team supporting one of the largest and most complex industrial construction programs in the country, working alongside seasoned Project teams while developing the commercial, technical, and leadership skills needed to accelerate your career in Construction.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll help drive successful project execution by supporting both the office and field teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting project planning, scheduling, and execution
• Tracking project costs and forecasting progress
• Managing RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation
• Coordinating material procurement and vendor communication
• Assisting with change management and project controls
• Supporting construction planning and look-ahead schedules
• Coordinating with engineering, field leadership, clients, and subcontractors
• Preparing reports and maintaining project documentation
• Helping ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget

You’ll own meaningful portions of the project while receiving mentorship from experienced project leaders.

What We're Looking For

Required:

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Electrical construction
• Mission critical or data center projects
• Power generation or utility projects
• Heavy commercial or EPC environments

Preferred qualifications include:

• 3–6 years of construction project experience
• Experience supporting project controls, scheduling, or cost management
• Exposure to RFIs, submittals, procurement, and change management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

If you have served in any of the following roles, you likely have a great foundation for this role;

• Project Control Specialist

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on one of the largest industrial construction projects in the country.
• Join a respected, growing electrical contractor with more than 70 years of success.
• Learn directly from experienced Project Managers to advance your career.
• Gain exposure to commercial project management, not just field coordination.
• Strong compensation package with internal career growth options.
• Per diem available for qualifying candidates.
• Clear career path into Project Management.

About Legacy

Legacy Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm with over 75 years of combined experience in recruiting top-tier leadership and senior talent across industries. Our Partner team specializes in placing executives and senior staff in roles such as Operations, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Finance.

We deliver a high-touch search process, emphasizing integrity, trust, and authenticity to build long-lasting relationships. As a member of IIC Partners, one of the world’s top 10 executive search organizations, we offer unparalleled access to a global network of over 50 offices across 40+ countries, enabling us to connect clients with top talent worldwide.