Assistant Project Manager II - Land & Site Development

WGA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WGA LLC in Houston, TX, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager and Practice Leadership in planning, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure projects.

This role helps with proposals, budgets, design coordination, QA/QC, and client service while developing technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• 4+ years of direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Practice Leadership to support planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Assist in developing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Support engineering planning, analysis, design, and coordination across project phases.
• Execute project work plans, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and aligned with client expectations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager and Practice Leadership in the planning, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure projects. This role contributes to project execution, client service, and team collaboration while developing technical, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Practice Leadership to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Assist in developing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and cost estimates, contributing to accurate project planning and resource allocation.
• Support engineering planning, analysis, design, and coordination efforts across project phases, including design, permitting, and construction.
• Execute project work plans, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with client expectations and company standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external sub-consultants to ensure alignment on technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Participate in QA/QC processes to maintain quality standards and adherence to industry best practices.
• Contribute to solving design and project challenges by evaluating alternatives and supporting the development of effective solutions.
• Support day‑to‑day communication and coordination among team members, with increasing responsibility for managing project components as experience grows.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients, supporting overall client satisfaction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate, while continuing to develop leadership capabilities.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time, including time entry, expense reporting, and project documentation.
• Engage in professional development activities, including participation in industry associations and networking opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• 4+ years of direct experience.

EEO STATEMENT

WGA LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that WGA LLC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, WGA LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, WGA LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of WGA LLC.