Assistant Project Manager

F.H. Paschen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support project management activities. Responsibilities include managing scopes, preparing estimates, and collaborating on construction schedules. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in general construction, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of general construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction and estimating is necessary.
• Proficient in computer skills and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and scopes.
• Prepare estimates and budgets.
• Collaborate on CPM project schedules.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, travelled through airports we modernized, commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—working in any industry, offering various delivery methods and services. We operate with MORE Tenacity—maneuvering through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—focusing on safety, quality, and providing opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Position Overview:

This is an assistant managerial position reporting to the Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Manager for the department.

Assigned Responsibilities:

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by the manager.
• Work with the owner’s representative to communicate project progress.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and budgets.
• Select subcontractors and solicit bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals.
• Prepare, review, and submit contract changes/proposals to the owner.
• Negotiate contract changes/proposals with owners.
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate and prepare CPM project schedules.
• Prepare job cost budgets.
• Monitor construction progress with the superintendent.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM.
• Represent the company in project meetings when required.
• Monitor and maintain project costs.
• Participate actively in safety initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering and/or 2-3 years of general construction experience. Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs, and estimating is required. Proficiency in computer skills, project management, scheduling, and good communication and organizational skills are necessary. Ability to work independently on assigned projects is also required.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance