Assistant Project Manager - Special Systems

Alterman Management Group, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alterman Management Group, Inc is seeking a Special Systems Assistant Project Manager to work on-site in Austin, TX. You will report to the lead project manager and handle components, customer interactions, and project execution with emphasis on cost, safety, and quality in alignment with contract requirements.

Key duties include coordinating with the lead PM on critical path activities, preparing documentation, reviewing plans and budgets, monitoring productivity, and attending meetings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a field supervisory role.
• Teledata construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of estimating and field engineering beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead PM with identifying critical path activities and prepare necessary documentation for approval.
• Coordinate and preplan projects: review plans, budgeting, job cost entry, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Monitor productivity, assist with job cost projections, contract interpretation, and attend project meetings as needed.
• Communicate operations information to lead PM and managers for full project understanding.
• Ensure duties align with company policies, safety standards, and mission.
• Take on additional tasks assigned by lead PM to ensure complete and accurate duties.
• Coordinate with Alterman personnel and lead PM to meet expectations and achieve duties.

Skills

Project Mgmt

Teledata Construction

Estimating

Field Engineering

Communication Skills

Data Systems

Job description

Job Category: Special Systems

Requisition Number: ASSIS001699

• Posted : July 24, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site

Locations

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Austin, TX 78741, USA

Description

The Special Systems Assistant Project Manager will be assigned responsibilities by the lead project manager to include project components and customer interactions. This position will assume the responsibility and accountability for the execution of all project assignments as determined by the lead project manager and Alterman management. Tasks will be carried out at the lowest cost, safely, and at the highest quality consistent with contract requirements and good business practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to effectively work with 5 key components: account management, project management, project planning, material procurement, and labor as directed by the lead project manager.


• Work with the lead PM to identify \"critical path activities\" of the project, then assist in preparing documentation required to accomplish these activities and submit to lead project manager for final approval.


• Assist with the coordination and preplanning of a project: review plans & specs. budgeting, job cost entry, scheduling, preparing project documents, monitor productivity, assist with job cost projections, contract interpretation, and attend project meetings when necessary. All under the direction of the lead PM.


• Communicate information concerning operations to the lead project manager and other managers as directed so that all parties to have a full understanding of overall project operations.


• Ensure that all duties of this position are carried out in compliance with Alterman’s stated mission, vision, values, safety standards, and company policies and procedures.


• Assume additional tasks that are assigned by the lead project manager or which are logically inherent to this position and be willing to put in the effort that is necessary to ensure that job duties are performed completely and accurately.


• Communicate effectively with Alterman personnel and especially the lead project manager to ensure expectations are being met and assigned duties are affectively achieved.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a field supervisory position, a minimum of 5 years working and studying in the Teledata construction industry and a good working knowledge of Estimating and Field Engineering is preferred.


• Basic knowledge of Data Systems or Physical Security Systems, and BICSI Certification a plus.


• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications to include blue prints, proposals, and other documents as they relate to Teledata work.


• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with office and field staff.


• Must be professional in appearance and possess a friendly demeanor with clients, vendors, and staff.


• Proficient computer skills with all basic office programs (Word and Outlook) and the ability to learn and use related software and systems are required.

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