Assistant Project Manager (DFW area) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries, Inc.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road, a leading heavy highway contractor, seeks an Assistant Project Manager for DFW area projects. You will handle document control, submittal reviews, and coordination with subcontractors, while supporting the superintendent on start-up activities and closeout documentation.

Strong DOT project experience and PM skills are required. The role is full-time and on-site, offering competitive benefits as part of a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Qualifications

• Experience managing DOT projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven PM skills with coordination across teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage document control systems: RFIs, submittals, correspondence, notes.
• Review submittals for coordination with plans and specs.
• Assist with startup activities and work with the superintendent.
• Prepare monthly pay requests for owners/architects and ensure timely billings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers; track costs and schedule impacts.
• Maintain job cost reporting and develop Work Plans with the superintendent.
• Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA and project policies.

Skills

DOT project experience

Project management

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (DFW area) – Austin Bridge & Road

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: ASSIS029681

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager for projects in the DFW area. The Assistant Project manager performs a variety of jobsite administrative duties including, but not limited to, the following: quantity tracking, cost control, scheduling, engineering design implementation, document control, job cost, forecasting, subcontract management, and procurement. When not assigned to a project, the Assistant Project Manager may assist other departments as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Field Office Manager
• Subcontractors

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Administration
• Construction
• Bid Review
• Training
• Assist in Subcontract negotiations and project buyout
• Scheduling and coordination of the project
• Project cost accounting
• Owner billings
• Change orders
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Compliance with company policies & procedures
• Development of subordinates
• Participate as a Multi-rater in annual reviews of subordinates

Responsibilities:

• Manage the document control system, including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Review submittals to ensure proper coordination and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Assist with startup activities on the project, working closely with the superintendent.
• Perform tasks associated with project completion, including closeout documentation, completion reports, and collection of final payments.
• Prepare and submit the monthly pay request for owners and architects, ensuring accurate and timely billings.
• Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price any self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, and evaluate schedule impacts due to scope changes.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining job cost reporting in line with company policy.
• Help develop Work Plans and assist the superintendent with their implementation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, quality reviews, and follow-up for non-compliant work.
• Ensure a safe work environment through periodic inspections, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but may be substituted with equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing DOT projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of management.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks and achieve desired results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines consistently.

Requirements:

• Over 5 years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects.
• Proven project management experience in the construction industry, specifically within heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil sectors.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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