Assistant Project Manager

TDIndustries, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support and coordinate construction projects, including new facilities, expansions, and renovations.

You will help develop schedules, assign tasks, and define responsibilities for team members throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment. You will work in the field with production crews to understand life on the job site and gain knowledge of mechanical systems such as plumbing, ductwork,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with excellent written and verbal presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning work schedules and coordinating project activities to meet timelines and budgets.
• Work in the field with production crews to learn mechanical systems (plumbing, ductwork, piping, equipment).
• Prepare reports and closeout documentation; support cost reviews and pricing procedures.
• Support management in developing client and vendor relationships.
• Draft letters, memos, and procedures; communicate project issues to management promptly.

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports and coordinates construction projects including new facility development, facility expansions, and renovations. They collaborate closely with the project team, construction site personnel, and management to ensure seamless execution. They develop project schedules, assigns tasks, and defines responsibilities for team members throughout the project lifecycle and oversees construction personnel and manages the timely delivery of materials and equipment to maintain project progress and deadlines.

Essential Duties

• Collaborates with project managers to meticulously plan work schedules and coordinate project activities, ensuring timely progress within budget constraints. Manages daily administrative tasks such as submittals, material requisitions, and requests for information under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Works in the field with production crews to gain an understanding of life on the job site and to learn more about mechanical systems including plumbing, ductwork, piping, and equipment.
• Participates in preparing special reports, conducting studies, and performing statistical analysis that involves research, data interpretation, and validation by the supervisor. Responsible for compiling comprehensive project closeout documentation.
• Becomes exposed to project estimates and is shown how the estimate breakout is processed into the job cost system. Assists estimators in cost review proposals for new projects. Learns material takeoff, estimating and pricing procedures for changes to work scope as well as for new project estimating.
• Visits job sites and performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.
• Coordinates distribution and retrieval of information to and from the project manager, superintendent, general contractor, suppliers, and vendors.
• Assists management and marketing in developing and maintaining strong business relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and other company personnel.
• Drafts and/or edits letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required for review by a Project Manager.
• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate level of management in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines are mandatory.

Candidates must have 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Strong organizational skills are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For", we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.