Assistant Project Manager (Construction - West Texas)

Quanta Services, Inc.; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Long-term project opportunities

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating projects in West Texas.

You will track expenses, prepare reports, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with subcontractors and clients. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience, with strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of direct experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Commitment to improving communication, organization and leadership.
• Experience with scheduling and delegating tasks on time.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with computer-based estimating and billing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs.
• Support project planning, scheduling and coordination of subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation and track expenses.
• Prepare reports and monitor budget.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and participate in coordination.
• Research change requests to resolve design issues.
• Suggest solutions to design document conflicts and errors.
• Monitor field work to ensure company standards and codes.
• Assist with submittals and RFI processes.
• Support billing processes and early completion tracking.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Estimating

Billing knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Computer-based estimating

Job description

About Us

NorthStar Energy Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is based in Channelview, TX and provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.

NorthStar possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing and coordinating various aspects of a project, such as project planning and scheduling, monitoring project progress, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating with team members and subcontractors, tracking project expenses, and ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget. The assistant project manager/engineer may also be responsible for preparing reports and assisting in resolving any project-related issues that arise during the course of the project. Ultimately, the Assistant Project Manager plays a key role in helping to ensure that the project is completed successfully and meets its objectives.

Location: This role will support project operations in West Texas with long term opportunities post project completion

What You'll Do

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors
• Maintaining project documentation
• Tracking project expenses and budget
• Preparing reports
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors
• Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.
• Research and preparation of change requests to resolve design issues for approval
• Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions
• Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes
• Assist with the submittal and RFI processes
• Assist in the early completion and tracking of billing

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering)
• 2-5 years of direct experience
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), paired with industry experience
• A good understanding of how to read drawings and specifications
• Familiar with computer-based estimating
• Knowledge of billing and collections

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.