Assistant Project Manager

Eleven Western Builders

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 115,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance-Based Bonuses

Health Benefits Package

401(k)

Vehicle Allowance

Company-Issued Cell Phone and Laptop

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Time

Job summary

Eleven Western Builders is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator/Junior PM to join our team in Dallas, TX. You will support project managers with documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders while coordinating field and office teams.

Ideal candidates will read and interpret plans, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with subcontractors and clients. You’ll participate in project meetings and help monitor schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent construction experience considered.
Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to read civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans.
Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

Learn company processes, procedures, software, and PM standards.
Assist Project Managers with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and tracking.
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with field and office teams.
Review drawings and specs to understand project requirements.
Build relationships with PMs, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and teams.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
Help manage schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.
Review subcontractor billings, changes, and invoices.
Monitor progress and identify delays or issues.
Maintain project logs and documentation.
Take active role in managing project activities and coord.
Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders with limited oversight.
Support quality control and safety compliance.
Coordinate with design professionals and field personnel to resolve challenges.
Serve as a resource to PMs on multiple projects.
Independently manage assigned responsibilities and maintain schedules.
Contribute to successful delivery via communication and organization.
Assist with project closeout and final documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Plan reading

Construction processes

RFI & submittals experience

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Project

Job description

KEEP READING IF:

YOU ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED AND HIGHLY ORGANIZED.

You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift quickly. You enjoy managing multiple tasks, tracking project details, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND A SELF-STARTER.

You take initiative, think critically, and work through challenges independently while knowing when to collaborate with your team. You can identify potential issues before they become larger problems and help keep projects moving forward.

YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH PEOPLE.

You communicate effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. You understand the importance of building strong working relationships and maintaining a professional, positive attitude.

YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAREER.

You are eager to learn all aspects of project management, from reviewing plans and specifications to managing change orders, project schedules, budgets, and project closeout activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

Learn Eleven Western Builders' processes, procedures, software platforms, and project management standards.
Assist Project Managers with project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project tracking.
Participate in project meetings and collaborate with field and office teams.
Review project drawings and specifications to gain a thorough understanding of project requirements.
Build positive working relationships with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

Support the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.
Help review and process subcontractor billings, change requests, and project invoices.
Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delays or issues.
Assist with maintaining project logs and documentation.

Within the 6th to 9th-month mark and ongoing:

Take a more active role in managing project activities and technical coordination.
Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and related documentation with limited oversight.
Support quality control efforts and help ensure compliance with project specifications and safety requirements.
Coordinate with design professionals, subcontractors, and field personnel to resolve project challenges.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

Serve as a key support resource to the Project Management team on multiple projects.
Independently manage assigned project responsibilities while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Contribute to successful project delivery through proactive communication, organization, and problem-solving.
Assist with project closeout activities and final documentation requirements.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
1-3 years of construction industry experience.
Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and mechanical plans.
Strong understanding of construction processes and project coordination.
Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.

At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projects by providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work, we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our clients' trust.

BENEFITS: