Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading general contractor in Austin seeks an Assistant Project Manager for high-profile commercial projects. This role will support the project team through financial, administrative, and technical aspects while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Management and experience with large-scale builds valued over $20M.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management (or related) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and building codes.
• Superior communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support project team in administrative, financial, and technical direction.
• Coordinate with design team and manage project submittals.
• Assist with project forecasting and month-end financial reporting.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Knowledge of construction methods

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

About the Job:

Ready to take the lead on some of Austin’s most high-profile commercial projects? This well-established, Austin-based general contractor is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to spearhead large-scale builds across dynamic sectors—Higher Education, Office, Public, and Healthcare.

If you're energized by variety and thrive in a “jack of all trades” environment, this is your chance to make a serious impact.

Must have experience managing commercial projects valued at $20M+ to be considered.

Assistant Project Manager Job Description:

The Assistant Project Manager will provide support to the project team in the overall administrative, financial, and technical direction of a project. This position will work directly with the Project Manager to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule requirements.

Select Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain material tracking logs
• Research, develop and write detailed RFI’s
• Perform detailed review and processing of project submittals
• Coordinate with Design team for efficient responses to submittals and RFI’s
• Present in weekly project status meetings
• Assist with project forecasting and month end financial reporting
• Manage changes and ensure proper distribution of construction documents and/or project scope to ensure that the most current documents are being used
• Coordinate with project team to ensure materials are available when needed on site
• Review and verify constructability of plans and specifications
• Contribute to the buy-out process by requesting and reviewing bids and aligning budgets as necessary to create subcontracts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management (or related) preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam