Assistant Project Manager (South Texas Area) – Austin Bridge & Road

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

401K with match

Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road, a leading heavy civil contractor in the South Texas area, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support field and office operations on DOT/heavy highway projects. You will handle document control, submittals, cost tracking, and coordination with subcontractors under the guidance of the superintendent.

The role emphasizes strong organization, timely reporting, and collaboration across departments to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 5 years of experience on DOT projects and strong communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage document control system including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Review submittals for coordination with plans and specs.
• Assist startup activities with the superintendent.
• Prepare closeout documentation and final payments.
• Submit monthly pay requests for owners/architects with accurate billings.
• Coordinate subcontract pricing and schedule impacts due to changes.
• Maintain job cost reporting per company policy.
• Develop work plans with the superintendent and ensure safety/compliance.
• Maintain inspections and quality reviews; ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Equivalent experience

Job 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 South Texas 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 Engineer
• Office Engineer
• 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.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

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.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

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