Assistant Project Manager — Infrastructure Growth Path

Persons Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career mentorship

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Persons Services Corporation in Houston is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Infrastructure Group. You will work side by side with experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on civil and utility projects, gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle and taking on real responsibility from day one.

This role offers a clear path to a Project Manager role within a fast‑growing organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction (project engineer/internship ok)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specs
• Experience with Procore or similar CM software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day project management from preconstruction hand‑off through closeout
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals, RFIs, and transmittals to keep projects moving
• Assist with subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and cost tracking
• Help develop project schedules with the Superintendent and monitor look-aheads
• Maintain accurate project documentation including contracts, permits, and daily reports
• Promote safety and ensure work meets contract requirements
• Visit jobsites to understand field conditions and progress

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Reading construction plans

Communication skills

Proactive / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Excel

Job description

Persons Services Corporation in Houston is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Infrastructure Group. You will work side by side with experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on civil and utility projects, gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle and taking on real responsibility from day one.

This role offers a clear path to a Project Manager role within a fast‑growing organization.