Assistant Project Manager I - Frisco, TX

VetJobs; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell in Frisco, TX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager I to join a project team on-site. You will work with Project Managers, Directors of Construction, and Superintendents by completing assigned tasks and learning company management tools to support project delivery.

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management. The role emphasizes site-based learning, safety, quality, and collaboration across disciplines, with potential travel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• Ability to monitor resources in an environment with multiple, competing demands.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Management, Safety, and Quality: coordinate with subs, monitor safety and quality, document site activities and reports.
• Document Control and Project Communications: manage submittals, RFIs, logs, and meeting notes; maintain as-builts and redlines.
• Scheduling: assist with progress schedules and plan construction operations.
• Financial Management: assist with budgets, costs, invoicing, change orders and cost reporting.
• Procurement and Commitments: identify subcontractors, prepare bid packages, evaluate bids, assist with subcontracts and PO issuance.
• Estimating: prepare estimates and cost codes for cost reporting.
• Scope and Change Management: document changes in scope and terms.
• Design Coordination: participate in design reviews and coordinate with AE; track permits.
• Client Relations: assist with client communications, reports, change orders, and pay requisitions.
• Project Lifecycle: support start-up and close-out requirements, punch lists, and inspections.
• Software Knowledge: learn and use Procore, Building Connected, scheduling tools, drones and related tech.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties as needed.
• May supervise others.

Skills

Knowledge of construction industry

Resource monitoring

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

About Haskell

At Haskell, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you’re starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you’ll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way - while making a real impact.

Scope of Position

Assistant Project Manager I: Entry-level construction management position. On project assignment, works with Project Managers, Directors of Construction, Project Directors and Superintendents by completing assigned tasks, as part of a project team. Expected to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through completion. Participates in management training programs and receives training in company management tools, standards, policies and procedures. Has a basic knowledge of many project management competency techniques and concepts.

APMs are expected to spend most of their time on construction sites to effectively learn and implement construction management methodologies, gain firsthand experience in construction execution, and provide optimal support to projects and project teams, ensuring successful project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Field Management, Safety, and Quality: Works with superintendent on subcontractor coordination, self-perform scopes, safety and quality management, and job site reporting and controls. Understands Haskell safety policies and communicates to subcontractors. Implements requirements of the Quality Implementation Plan (QIP). Regularly conduct site walks, observing and documenting construction activities and details, especially related to Safety, Plans / Specifications, Submittals, and RFIs. Provide detailed reports on observations to the PM and Superintendent. May be responsible for verification of proper materials and work in place.
• Document Control and Project Communications: Reviews and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log. Manages drawing updates and preparation of meeting minutes. Manages as-builts and redline drawings in field.
• Scheduling: Works with project team to update progress schedules which may include short term interval schedules. Assists in planning construction operations and sequences.
• Financial Management: Assists with the management of project budgets, costs, invoicing, change orders and cost reporting. Applies knowledge of Haskell standard project numbering, cost codes and cost types to develop detailed budgets from project estimates.
• Procurement and Commitments: Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work. Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid. Receives and analyzes received bids. In conjunction with project manager, may negotiate, draft and award subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Estimating: Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports.
• Scope and Change Management: Identifies and documents changes in scope during construction. Understanding of prime contract and subcontract terms and conditions.
• Design Coordination: Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes and constructability. May be responsible for applying for, tracking and expediting project permits. Coordinates with AE for design solutions and fixes for field identified clashes.
• Client Relations: As directed by project manager, may interact with client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives.
• Project Lifecycle: Assists in preparation of project start-up and close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch list management and agency inspections.
• Software Knowledge: Acquire certification and proficiency in utilizing advanced technologies, including but not limited to Procore, Building Connected, scheduling software, drones, cameras, measuring equipment, weather metering tools, augmented reality apps, and other relevant devices and technologies for project management, verification and documentation purposes.
• Travel as required.
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed.
• May supervise others.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, safety, etc.
• Ability to monitor resources, including budgets, schedules and materials, in an environment of multiple, competing demands.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration and analytical skills.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• Customer Focus: Makes service to internal and external customers a priority; focuses on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills.
• Effective Communication: Listens for understanding and appreciation, encourages open feedback; presents clearly and effectively one on one, and in small and large group settings; considers the audience in preparing messages and in choosing the appropriate communication channels; creates and encourages open channels of communication.
• Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrates the ability to get results; manages competing demands in fast paced environment with effective results; identifies and creates contingency solutions to ensure timely execution.
• Learning & Development: Learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; takes action to address development needs in self and others, if applicable; identifies gaps and learning opportunities to ensure complete technical job proficiency; takes responsibility for own development and skills improvement.

Values

• Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members, partners and everyone with whom we do business; open communication.
• Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; executed best in class; creative and innovative; dedicated for continuous improvement.
• Service: Passionate about customer service internal and external and to the community; and creates superior value.
• Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

City

Frisco

State

Texas

Job_Category

Project Management

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Haskell