Assistant Project Manager

Rogers-O'Brien Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

Structured career path and continuing education support

RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years

Job summary

A construction firm in Dallas is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in all phases of construction projects. This role offers hands-on training in project management under real-world conditions, including pre-construction planning, cost control, and scheduling. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in commercial construction and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in commercial construction.
• Understanding of scheduling, budgets, and job cost reports.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in construction projects.
• Assist with pre-construction planning and project pricing.
• Monitor project schedule and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of commercial construction processes

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $55,000 - $95,000

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager in all phases of construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout. This role is designed to provide hands‑on training and development in Project Manager responsibilities while contributing directly to project planning, execution, cost control, scheduling, safety, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Assist with pursuit of future projects and pre-construction planning efforts
• Support the development of project pricing and budgets in collaboration with estimators
• Participate in the “winning team” approach during project pursuits

Project Pre-Planning

• Ensure project planning meetings are conducted and documented
• Support adherence to established pre-planning processes and implementation of additional processes as needed
• Assist the project team with risk identification and mitigation strategies

Construction Phase

• Analyze, draft, and manage subcontract agreements
• Prepare subcontractor bid tabs and assist with subcontractor prequalification
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems
• Prepare and submit proposed change orders to the Owner
• Lead or participate in weekly project meetings
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings
• Track and maintain proposed changes and project documentation
• Monitor project schedule and progress
• Review monthly job cost reports and assist with forecasting
• Support and monitor jobsite safety programs
• Ensure all quality control processes are followed
• Coordinate with VDC/BIM teams on operational modeling needs
• Participate in monthly jobsite safety walks and enter findings into the safety tracking system

Project Closeout

• Support project closeout activities including warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–5 years in commercial construction
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field
• Working knowledge of commercial construction processes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to analyze schedules, budgets, and job cost reports

RO Perks

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Structured career path and continuing education support
• RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Commitment to Diversity at ROYears

Rogers‑O’Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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