Assistant Project Manager

Vericon Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vericon Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, coordinate, and execute construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will work with the Project Management Team to support larger projects and independently manage smaller ones.

You will participate in estimating, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout, while ensuring safety protocols and timely communication with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and evaluate architectural/MEP drawings and relevant contract documents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact and collaborate at all levels.
• Must be highly organized and efficient.
• Attention to detail and a self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Procore (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the construction lifecycle – including estimating, subcontractor procurement and buyout, scheduling, scope reviews, budgeting, execution and closeout.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Team to coordinate resources, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in the resolution of unforeseen issues that may arise during construction.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety regulations and protocols on construction sites.
• Assist with tracking milestones and ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Support the monitoring of project costs and budget.
• Support the PM team with meetings, minutes, tracking materials, and documentation such as submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organized and efficient

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Procore

Job description

In the role of Assistant Project Manager, you will actively contribute to the successful planning and execution of construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout. Collaborating closely with the Project Management Team, your responsibilities will range from supporting larger, more complex projects to independently overseeing smaller projects.

Project Planning & Coordination:

• Participate in all phases of the construction lifecycle – including estimating, subcontractor procurement and buyout, scheduling, scope reviews, budgeting, execution and closeout.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Team to coordinate resources, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in the resolution of unforeseen issues that may arise during construction.
• Promote and enforce adherence to safety regulations and protocols on construction sites.
• Assist with tracking milestones and ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Support the monitoring of project costs and budget.

Communication & Documentation:

• Support the Project Management Team, both off-site and on-site, through participation in job meetings, preparing meeting minutes, tracking materials, etc.
• Maintain and distribute accurate project documentation, such as submittals, RFIs, status reports, etc.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field; or equivalent technical training/experience in a related field.
• Basic technical ability to read and evaluate architectural/MEP drawings and relevant contract documents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact and collaborate at all levels.
• Must be highly organized and efficient.
• Attention to detail and a self-starter.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Procore (preferred).