Assistant Project Manager

The Morgan Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morgan Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan and oversee multiple construction projects and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. You will support bidding, contracts, and scheduling while maintaining strong coordination with stakeholders.

You will work onsite with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, applying your construction management knowledge and communication skills in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction environments and project control.
• Ability to analyze data and manage project schedules and costs.
• Understanding of contracts, permits, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning and overseeing construction projects.
• Maintain project controls and documentation; track bids, contracts, and change orders.
• Coordinate schedules, permits, and subcontractor activities; ensure timely completion.

Skills

Construction management

Time management

Project coordination

Big-picture planning

Scheduling software

Education

BS in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Textura

Primavera

Job description

Why The Morgan Group?

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

Morgan Core Values

• We are Self-Starters
  • In it to win it
  • We take initiative
  • Be accountable
• One Morgan
  • We are team players
  • We are inclusive
  • No Drama
• We Get it Done
  • We are reliable
  • We are effective
• Raise the Bar
  • We seek excellence
  • We learn from our mistakes
  • We strive to improve
  • Hold ourselves to high standards
• Keep on Truckin'
  • Embrace challenges & be optimistic
  • We are resilient
  • Choose positivity
  • We are level-headed
• Reputation is Earned Daily
  • Do the right thing
  • We are honest and have high integrity
  • We make good decisions
  • Our future depends on it

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Advancement opportunities
• Training
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plans including:
  • Vacation
  • Sick
  • Floating Holiday
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Bonus Program

How does Morgan Group benefit you?

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it's a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you're proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Job Purpose

Assist the Project Manager with planning and managing construction projects and overseeing their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for obtaining bids, coordinating contracts, organization, permitting, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of:
  • individual projects or task orders, changes to projects or task orders,
  • RFI’s
  • shop drawings and submittals
  • up to date drawing packages in Procore
  • track materials, lead times and deliveries
  • permits
  • matters involving quality controls
  • safety
  • financial performance
  • project close-out
• Analyze reports to create priorities that prevent delays to critical activities within the project
• Create, review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process
• Negotiate and/or support the process of negotiating contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders, inclusive of developing estimates and proposals, scope reviews and bid leveling
• Manage and/or support the Change Management process, inclusive of, updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, writing change orders, ensuring timely execution of change orders and other related activities
• Support the Estimating process
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software and coordinate with scheduling consultant, if applicable.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Assist in ensuring that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place
• Assist Project Manager in the preparation of monthly construction report
• Adheres to standard Document Control processes to ensure project files are setup and maintained in accordance with the uniform filing structure
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as accounting, HR, Management, QAQC, internal and external design professionals, etc.
• Participate in managing activities related to project closeout to ensure timely project completion and that all closeout documentation is compiled in accordance with closeout procedures
• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings
• Participate in team and project meetings and prepare meeting minutes as directed by project management (i.e., weekly team meetings, QAQC, subcontractor, pre-installation coordination, etc.).
• Mentor direct reports for current success and future growth
• Travel will be required at times for projects out of the city limits

Qualifications

• Working experience in construction
• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management applications (ex; Procore, Textura, Primavera)
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture"
• Excellent time and project management skills
• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field or equivalent experience in construction management.

Working Conditions

The APM works onsite in the project office and reports to the main office as directed by the RVP. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is sometimes performed in the local office and project site(s) in outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Direct Reports

Manages the Project Engineer as well as the Field Coordinators and Labor Foremen.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.