Assistant Project Manager

OCMI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vison

401K with company match

Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation

Team building & employee events

Job summary

OCMI, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Dallas team to support delivery of a large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure program.

You will collaborate across design, field teams, and clients to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in construction management or related roles, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or a related construction industry role.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, civil, or water/wastewater projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and/or the Client in the successful delivery of several high-profile concurrent projects from pre-design to close-out.
• Assist with the review of project specifications and regulations while collaborating with architects, consultants, and other technical staff.
• Assist with field observation to help ensure all work is completed according to project plans and within the established schedule, including identifying potential scheduling conflicts and supporting resolution efforts.
• Support the implementation of institutional planning objectives and strategies within project plans.
• Assist with budget cost monitoring activities and contractor app review and processing.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to support project budgets, schedules, and overall project objectives.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of project policies and procedures to support efficient project execution.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, briefings, and other technical documentation related to project status and progress.
• Support field activities to help ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, schedules, and project constraints.
• Coordinate active construction project work with Client operational needs in active facilities.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of project pace and schedule in coordination with office-based cost and schedule support teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

At OCMI, Inc., our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Technology, and Commercial, we offer comprehensive services including Cost Management, Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Controls. We are an ENR Top 100-ranked Construction Management firm that is looking for professionals in our industry who want to cultivate their careers in our high-growth, welcoming company.

We're currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Dallas, TX. This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of a large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure project, working alongside a collaborative team on a high-visibility program that will have a lasting impact on the community. You'll gain exposure to all phases of project delivery while building your career with one of the nation's leading construction management consulting firms.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager and/or the Client in the successful delivery of several high-profile concurrent projects from pre-design to close-out.
• Assist with the review of project specifications and regulations while collaborating with architects, consultants, and other technical staff.
• Assist with field observation to help ensure all work is completed according to project plans and within the established schedule, including identifying potential scheduling conflicts and supporting resolution efforts.
• Support the implementation of institutional planning objectives and strategies within project plans.
• Assist with budget cost monitoring activities and contractor app review and processing.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to support project budgets, schedules, and overall project objectives.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of project policies and procedures to support efficient project execution.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, briefings, and other technical documentation related to project status and progress.
• Support field activities to help ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, schedules, and project constraints.
• Coordinate active construction project work with Client operational needs in active facilities.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of project pace and schedule in coordination with office-based cost and schedule support teams.

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or a related construction industry role.

Experience supportinginfrastructure, utility, civil, or water/wastewater projects preferred.

Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across project teams.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits include:

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment

Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000

As set forth in OCMI, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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