Assistant Project Manager | Commercial Construction | Houston

Henderson Scott US; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Henderson Scott US seeks an Assistant Project Manager for industrial construction in the South Houston area. This hybrid role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle and mentorship from senior leadership, with a clear path toward a Project Manager position.

The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of construction experience in APM or project engineering roles, with a preference for ground-up, tilt-wall, or commercial/industrial settings. Compensation includes base salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of construction experience as an APM, Project Engineer, or similar role.
• Commercial or industrial construction experience required.
• Ground-up construction experience preferred.
• Tilt-wall experience is a plus but not essential.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and subcontractors.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow into a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, procurement logs, and closeout packages.
• Coordinate communication between field and office teams.
• Support project schedules, look-ahead planning, and milestone tracking.
• Assist with budgeting, change orders, vendor invoices, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractors across civil, structural, MEP, and specialty trades.
• Track quality control items, punch lists, and project compliance documentation.
• Support procurement and material delivery schedules.
• Prepare reports and project updates for clients, architects, and engineers.

Skills

APM/Project Engineer experience

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Client/Subcontractor interaction

Self-motivated growth

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Industrial Construction)
Location: South Houston, TX Area (Hybrid role)
Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity:
We are partnered with a well-established industrial general contractor in the Houston market is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to its growing team. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-focused builder with an exceptional retention record, a strong project pipeline, and direct exposure to senior leadership. This role offers hands-on involvement across every stage of the project lifecycle and a clear route into project management.

About the Company:
Our client is a specialist industrial general contractor delivering ground-up projects across the Greater Houston area. Their portfolio includes distribution centers, warehouse developments, manufacturing facilities, and tilt-wall construction projects ranging from approximately 50,000 to 500,000 square feet. With a lean, collaborative structure and a highly engaged leadership team, employees gain responsibility quickly and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on every project.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with both the Project Manager and Superintendent, the Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of complex industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is ideal for someone who wants to accelerate their career, develop client-facing experience, and build the skills necessary to progress into a Project Manager position.

• Manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, procurement logs, and closeout packages
• Coordinate communication between field and office teams
• Support project schedules, look-ahead planning, and milestone tracking
• Assist with budgeting, change orders, vendor invoices, and cost tracking
• Coordinate subcontractors across civil, structural, MEP, and specialty trades
• Track quality control items, punch lists, and project compliance documentation
• Support procurement and material delivery schedules
• Prepare reports and project updates for clients, architects, and engineers

What We\'re Looking For

• 1-4 years of construction experience as an APM, Project Engineer, or similar role
• Commercial or industrial construction experience required
• Ground-up construction experience preferred
• Tilt-wall experience is a plus but not essential
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and subcontractors
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow into a Project Manager position

Why Apply?

• Direct mentorship from senior leadership
• Broad project exposure in a lean, high-performing environment
• Strong company culture and exceptional employee retention
• Growing project pipeline with immediate impact opportunities
• Competitive salary package with benefits