Assistant Project Manager

Vaughn Construction; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional construction company in Texas is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist the overall administrative and technical direction of projects. Key responsibilities include collaboration with the Project Manager, oversight of project engineers, and involvement in financial aspects of construction projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction or engineering and 3-4 years of commercial construction experience. This role offers opportunities to contribute in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with Project Manager to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Communicates with the Owner and Design team to solve problems.
• Direct oversight and training of project engineers.
• Leads and represents the company in project meetings.
• Assists with financial aspects of the project.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

NCC Built

AutoDesk Built

Job description

About Us

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high‑quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family‑like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life‑changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life‑changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Vaughn Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. Vaughn is one of the largest construction companies in Texas focused on building academic, healthcare, civic, and research buildings for commercial clients. The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in providing the overall administrative and technical direction of a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with Project Manager to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Communicates with the Owner and Design team to solve problems and facilitate construction activities.
• Direct oversight and training of project engineers to maintain project logs, documentation files, RFI’s.
• Leads and represents Vaughn in project meetings.
• Cost‑Control experience.
• Exposure to contract negotiation.
• Assists with financial aspects of the project – Pay Applications, Cost Reporting, Cost Projections.
• Contributes to project buyout process including scope verification and budget development.
• Prepares Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Participates in safety programs.
• Proficiency in Primavera scheduling software. Works with project team to provide schedule updates.
• Leads, attends, and participates in miscellaneous site meetings by sharing knowledge, information, and ideas.
• Team member of the Safety Leadership Engagement Program.

Education and Training

• Four‑year degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑4 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience working with NCC Built.
• Experience working with AutoDesk Built.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Drives results through the inappropriateapplicationoftechnical knowledge, dataand consideration of all relevantstakeholders.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills when conflict or obstacles arise in a rapidly changing environment. Creates common goals.