Assistant Project Manager

TDIndustries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP company in Dallas is seeking a person to work alongside project managers to facilitate project activities, understand mechanical systems, and assist in documentation processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Sciences or Mechanical Engineering, and values candidates with organizational and communication skills. Join a team committed to excellence and support critical environments like hospitals and schools across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project managers to plan work schedules and coordinate project activities.
• Works with production crews to understand mechanical systems on job sites.
• Prepares special reports and conducts studies involving data interpretation.
• Gets exposed to project estimates and assists in cost reviews for new projects.
• Visits job sites to perform work inspections and resolve project issues.
• Coordinates information distribution between project stakeholders.
• Assists in developing strong business relationships with owners and contractors.
• Drafts and edits reports and procedures for project management review.
• Communicates project issues to management in a timely manner.

Skills

Project management collaboration

Mechanical systems understanding

Statistical analysis

Drafting and editing reports

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines

Job description

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.

• Collaborates with project managers to meticulously plan work schedules and coordinate project activities, ensuring timely progress within budget constraints. Manages daily administrative tasks such as submittals, material requisitions, and requests for information under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Works in the field with production crews to gain an understanding of life on the job site and to learn more about mechanical systems including plumbing, ductwork, piping, and equipment.
• Participates in preparing special reports, conducting studies, and performing statistical analysis that involves research, data interpretation, and validation by the supervisor. Responsible for compiling comprehensive project closeout documentation.
• Becomes exposed to project estimates and is shown how the estimate breakout is processed into the job cost system. Assists estimators in cost review proposals for new projects. Learns material takeoff, estimating and pricing procedures for changes to work scope as well as for new project estimating.
• Visits job sites and performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.
• Coordinates distribution and retrieval of information to and from the project manager, superintendent, general contractor, suppliers, and vendors.
• Assists management and marketing in developing and maintaining strong business relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and other company personnel.
• Drafts and/or edits letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required for review by a Project Manager.
• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate level of management in a timely manner.
• Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines are mandatory.
• Commercial mechanical (HVAC/plumbing) experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.