Assistant Project Manager – Specialty Construction

Trueline Talent; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Trueline seeks an Assistant Project Manager - Specialty Construction in Cedar Hill, TX to grow skills in estimating and project management within a commercial construction setting. You will work directly with customers and experienced teams, learning to manage projects from estimating through completion.

The role emphasizes developing organizational and communication skills, with on-site work in Cedar Hill and opportunities to advance into a full Project Manager position.

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong Excel abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn estimating, project coordination, and new software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial construction projects from bid through completion.
• Review bid invitations, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Prepare estimating spreadsheets, takeoffs, and pricing information.
• Use Excel to organize estimates, project details, and costs.
• Learn estimating tools including On-Screen Takeoff.
• Prepare and track submittals, approvals, and documentation.
• Coordinate schedules, milestones, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and move multiple tasks forward.
• Attend occasional jobsite meetings to support coordination.
• Identify issues early and follow up on outstanding items.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Trueline's client, an established and growing commercial construction specialty contractor serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Specialty Construction to join its team in Cedar Hill, TX. This is an opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to develop estimating and project management skills, work directly with customers, and grow into independently managing commercial construction projects.

What You'll Do as the Assistant Project Manager:

Assist with commercial construction projects from the initial bid through final completion.

Review bid invitations, construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.

Prepare estimating spreadsheets, material takeoffs, and pricing information.

Use Microsoft Excel to organize estimates, project details, and cost information.

Learn construction estimating tools, including On-Screen Takeoff.

Prepare and track project submittals, approvals, and related documentation.

Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and customer requirements.

Communicate with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal installation teams.

Maintain accurate project records and keep multiple assignments moving forward.

Attend occasional jobsite meetings to support project coordination.

Identify issues early, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep projects on track.

Gradually take ownership of projects from estimating through completion as your skills develop.

Must-Haves as the Assistant Project Manager:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.

Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Confidence communicating directly with customers and internal team members.

Comfort working with numbers, pricing information, and detailed documentation.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a busy office.

Willingness to learn construction estimating, project coordination, and new software.

A proactive, accountable approach to work and follow-through.

Genuine interest in growing into a full Project Manager position.

Ability to work onsite in Cedar Hill, TX.

Nice-to-Haves as the Assistant Project Manager:

1-5 years of experience in project coordination, estimating, construction administration, or related work.

Commercial construction or specialty subcontractor experience.

Familiarity with construction drawings, takeoffs, bidding, or submittals.

Experience supporting general contractors or managing customer accounts.

On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software experience.

Background in commercial interiors, building materials, specialty installations, or Division 10 products.

Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, or Operations Coordinator.

Our Client Offers:

Target base salary of $70,000-$85,000, depending on experience.

Consideration for entry-level candidates at a lower salary and additional flexibility for exceptional experience.

Annual bonus opportunity tied to company profitability.

Health insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid holidays.

Vacation benefits, with additional flexibility available for experienced hires.

Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel.

Primarily office-based work with occasional local jobsite visits.

Direct exposure to experienced construction professionals and company leadership.

Training in specialty construction estimating and project management.

A clear opportunity to develop into an independent Project Manager.

An established team with strong employee retention and a growing pipeline of commercial projects.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.