Assistant Project Manager - Construction Operations Lead

Suffolk Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in daily operations on our Dallas projects. You will help manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and adaptability to evolving project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline is required.
• 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk's Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or with another firm.
• Ability to manage and embrace change; adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems.
• Computer literate with good communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders.
• Price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors and review for compliance.
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log.
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives and weekly meeting minutes.

Skills

Change management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in daily operations on our Dallas projects. You will help manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience, with a focus on accuracy, communication, and adaptability to evolving project needs.