Assistant Project Manager

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. seeks an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer for a full-time role in Carrollton, TX. The position involves local travel to sites with 50%+ field time, client management, and active backlog support for large commercial painting projects.

The ideal candidate is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced in managing commercial projects. The role emphasizes customer-focused communication, coordination with internal teams, and ensuring project schedules,

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial painting project management or construction roles.
• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain field presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new construction projects from award to closeout.
• Meet with clients, visit active jobsites, maintain relationships.
• Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve project issues.
• Collaborate with internal PMs/APMs to manage workload.
• Ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Represent the company professionally with owners and GCs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Project multitasking

Client-facing

Tools

Buzzbid Estimating Software

Job description

Job Posting – Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer Industry: Commercial Painting Location: Carrollton, TX (DFW Metroplex) Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Local project and client visits required (50%+ field time) - NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL

About the Opportunity

A growing commercial painting contractor in the Charlotte market is expanding and is seeking a strong Assistant Project Manager. This hire will step into an active backlog, support newly awarded work, and play a key role in client management and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced managing large commercial projects in the paintsector.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout

• Regularly meet with clients, visit active jobsites, and maintain strong customer relationships

• Familiarity with Buzzbid Estimating Software

• Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve A/B-level project issues

• Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs, who handle much of the internal operational workload

• Ensure project schedules, budget goals, and quality standards are met

• Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, and project partners

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial painting project management or other construction sector experience

• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize field presence

• Capable of owning relationship management more than pure back-office operations

• Driven, polished, and comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities