Assistant Project Manager

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Fleet vehicle

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an Assistant Project Manager I for Power Delivery in Houston. You will work under a Project Manager, gaining ownership of subcontracts, schedules, and cost control while learning EPC and design-build processes.

The role emphasizes on-site involvement with 50-80 hour weeks, multiple projects, and occasional extended stays, with growth into PM responsibilities as you prove readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (equivalent experience accepted).
• 2+ years in construction with exposure to estimating, bidding, subcontracts and POs, scheduling, cost control, document control.

Responsibilities

• Support the PM from kickoff to closeout across engineering, estimating, procurement, and construction.
• Help build the initial project schedule and track progress against it.
• Build subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedule exhibits; prepare subcontract and PO packages.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Cost control

Schedule development

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Related field degree

Tools

Scheduling software

MS Office

Document control systems

Job description

Assistant Project Manager I | Power Delivery | Houston, TX | Direct Hire

This is an entry-to-mid level PM seat where you work directly under a Project Manager and get real ownership of subcontracts, schedules, and cost, not a desk job pushing paper.

Who should apply

Construction project engineers, field engineers, project coordinators, and assistant PMs with 2+ years in construction who want to move up the PM track. If you’ve been on job sites, written or administered subcontracts and POs, and want to learn EPC and design-build from the inside, this is built for you. Power delivery experience is a plus but not required.

What you’ll do

• Support the PM from kickoff to closeout across engineering, estimating, procurement, and construction
• Help build the initial project schedule and track progress against it
• Build subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedule exhibits, and help put together subcontract and PO packages
• Run monthly financial reviews and closeouts, and help prepare monthly project review reports for management
• Submit and track RFIs in the company’s document management system
• Join value engineering and constructability reviews
• Work with safety on the project safety plan and incident reporting
• Step in as PM when the PM is out, once you’ve proven you’re ready
• Handle warranty administration and post-construction cost review at the end of each job

What you bring

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience can substitute)
• 2+ years of construction project experience touching estimating, bidding, subcontracts and POs, scheduling, cost control, and document control
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project management software and strong Microsoft Office skills
• A self-starter who can work independently and still plays well on a team
• Willingness to be on site, a lot

The reality of the role

This one is heavily on site from the start of a project through completion. Expect 50-80 hours a week, 5-6 days a week, with extended stays at the job site when a project is out of town. If you want a hybrid or low-travel role, this isn’t it. If you want fast exposure to how these projects actually get built and paid for, it is.

What’s on offer

• Pay of $70K-$90K, with flexibility based on experience
• Per diem of at least $100/day, plus a fleet vehicle for site use
• 401(k) with an immediate match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 3%, always fully vested
• Medical (PPO and HDHP options with an employer HSA contribution), dental, and vision
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus basic life and AD&D at 2x annual earnings
• 10 paid holidays plus an extra day you choose, and paid time off
• Paid parental leave from day one: 12 weeks maternity, 2 weeks paternity
• Tuition assistance, professional development, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program