Assistant Project Manager

Moss Utilities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Onsite fitness center

Sports courts (basketball/pickleball)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Moss Utilities, a Dallas-Fort Worth utility construction company, is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and budgeting for diverse projects. The role focuses on keeping field teams safe, on schedule, and within budget through strong documentation and cross-team communication.

Join a family-owned ESOP company with opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and employee ownership in a collaborative environment that values safety and reliability in underground

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions while following established company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with overall project planning and coordination.
• Assist in developing cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Issue subcontractor job kits upon approval from the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Assist with preparing job start-up and close-out checklists.
• Develop detailed construction progress schedules in coordination with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Update project schedules monthly or as required by contract.
• Prepare the Contract Schedule of Values for Project Manager approval.
• Secure properly executed subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documentation to protect the Company’s interests.
• Prepare, track, and maintain logs for shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, RFIs, change orders, material deliveries, and other project documentation necessary for successful execution.
• Promote clear communication across project teams to support timely and accurate project delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

At Moss Utilities, we specialize in underground utility installations across the DFW Metroplex. Our project experience includes commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure.

Founded in 2016, Moss Utilities carries forward a family legacy in Dallas-Fort Worth utility construction dating back to the early 1900s. As an Employee-Owned company (ESOP), every team member has a stake in our shared success and the future we’re building together.

Assistant Project Manager

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and coordinating construction projects to ensure field teams can execute work safely, efficiently, and within budget. This role plays a key part in maintaining project schedules, managing documentation, and supporting communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent with overall project planning and coordination.
• Assist in developing cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Issue subcontractor job kits upon approval from the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Assist with preparing job start-up and close-out checklists.
• Develop detailed construction progress schedules in coordination with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Update project schedules monthly or as required by contract.
• Prepare the Contract Schedule of Values for Project Manager approval.
• Secure properly executed subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documentation to protect the Company’s interests.
• Prepare, track, and maintain logs for shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, RFIs, change orders, material deliveries, and other project documentation necessary for successful execution.
• Promote clear communication across project teams to support timely and accurate project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions while following established company procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with Bluebeam preferred

What You Get from Working at Moss:

• An incredible culture built on our core values.
• Competitive pay and solid benefits.
• Onsite amenities include fitness center, basketball and pickleball courts, and personal training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Employee Ownership, as an ESOP company, your hard work directly contributes to the value you build.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident & critical illness plans.
• Multiple health plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States