Assistant Project Manager

F.H. Paschen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

F.H. Paschen seeks an assistant managerial professional in Houston to support project management and cost control. You will work with the project team to track progress, manage budgets, and coordinate with owners and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires a BS in Construction Management or Engineering or 2–3 years of field experience, with strong communication and scheduling skills. On-site opportunities and a commitment to safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering or 2–3 years general construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs and estimating.
• Strong computer skills with project management and scheduling know-how.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Coordinate with owner’s representative to report progress.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and budgets.
• Select subcontractors and solicit bids.
• Review proposals and manage contract changes.
• Negotiate changes with owners.
• Process submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare CPM schedule with team.
• Prepare job cost budgets and monitor costs.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Report adverse situations to PM/Sr. PM.
• Represent company in meetings when required.
• Participate in safety and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Education

BS Construction Management / Engineering

Job description

Description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer

Description

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more 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 that reports to the Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Manager for the Department

Assigned Responsibilities

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Work with owner’s representative to communicate progress of project.
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets.
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals
• Prepare, review for approval, and submit contract changes/proposal to owner.
• Negotiate contract changes/proposals with owners.
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings.
• Collaborate and prepare CPM project schedule.
• Preparation of job cost budget.
• Monitor construction progress with Superintendent.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM
• Represent company in project meetings, when required.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining project costs.
• Active participation in safety
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S Construction Management / Engineering and / or 2-3 years general construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs and estimating required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

Benefits

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

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, age, disability, protected veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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