Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance with optional coverage

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

FSA

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Workers’ compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support high-end commercial interiors and tenant improvements in Austin, TX. The role focuses on preconstruction through close-out, coordinating with Project Managers and field teams to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and client communication.

You will manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes, while tracking budgets and ensuring safety compliance on active sites.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in commercial construction in an AP/MEP/TI role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on TI projects from preconstruction through close-out.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, bid leveling, and scopes of work.
• Maintain project schedules and monitor milestones and deadlines.
• Track budgets, cost reports, and pay apps.
• Coordinate with subs, vendors, architects, engineers, and building management.
• Provide regular updates to clients and ownership.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Reading drawings (architectural/MEP)

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

$75000 - $110000 per year | Austin, TX | On-site | Permanent

Well Established Contractor | Structured Career Development | Strong Project Pipeline

A bit about us:

We are a commercial general contractor specializing in fast-paced, high-end tenant improvement projects, and we have been building across Austin and Central Texas since 2012. Our clients include Indeed, Cloudflare, Roku, Splunk, Boston Consulting Group, and McDermott Will & Emery, with work spanning corporate interiors, campus workplaces, industrial, and life science spaces. The majority of our work comes from repeat clients, and our team values accountability, collaboration, and quality on every project.

Why join us?

• Company paid health insurance
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Workers’ compensation coverage

Job Details

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support high-end commercial interiors and tenant improvement projects in Austin, TX for some of the most recognized names in tech, consulting, and law, working from preconstruction through close-out alongside Project Managers and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on commercial interiors and tenant improvement (TI) projects from preconstruction through close-out
• Prepare and track requests for information (RFI), submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes
• Assist with subcontractor buyout, bid leveling, scopes of work, and subcontract agreements
• Maintain project schedules and help monitor progress against milestones and critical deadlines
• Track project budgets, cost reports, and pay applications to keep projects on financial target
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and building management
• Communicate with clients and ownership representatives, providing regular project updates
• Manage project documentation, drawings, logs, and records in project management software
• Support permitting, inspections, punch lists, and close-out documentation including warranties and O&M manuals
• Monitor quality control and safety compliance on active job sites

Qualifications

• Two or more years of commercial construction experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role
• Commercial interiors and tenant improvement experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractor coordination
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and budget tracking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Procore and Bluebeam
• Strong organization, communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between the office and job sites in the Austin area

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