Assistant Project Manager (Travel to project sites across the United States required)

Sendero Energy Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company truck or allowance

Phone allowance

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work env.

Travel flexibility up to 100%

Job summary

Sendero Energy Services in Houston seeks an Assistant Project Manager to lead operations with the team on civil construction projects for renewables. You will help review estimates, build schedules, and manage budgets to protect margins and timely deliverables.

The role requires a engineering/CM degree, 3+ years construction experience, and certifications such as OSHA 30 and NCCER within 90 days. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 3+ years of construction experience.
• Strong independent and teamwork skills with quick decision ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office, HeavyBid, PlanSwift, OST preferred.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification required.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• NCCER certification due within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations team in project construction activities and planning.
• Review estimates, scope of work, and project schedules with PM team.
• Develop and review construction schedules; support budget optimization.
• Manage project financials and ensure budgets are met; assist invoicing.
• Coordinate with EPC clients; assist in value engineering assessment.
• Review contracts, identify risk, and verify P.O.s and insurance.
• Mentor office and field staff; support risk reviews with clients.
• Ensure bonds and insurance are in place and within budget.
• Assist in subcontractor selection and buy-out processes.
• Support travel or relocation needs as project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

MS Office

Project coordination

Schedule development

Budget awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HeavyBid

PlanSwift

OST

Job description

Start Date
Sendero Energy Services, a prominent civil construction-focused professional services company specializing in earthwork, drainage, and utilities for renewable energy developers and EPC firms in the Southwest, is seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Houston.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Company: Sendero Energy Services
Location: Southwest United States
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Sendero Energy Services, a prominent civil construction-focused professional services company specializing in earthwork, drainage, and utilities for renewable energy developers and EPC firms in the Southwest, is seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing leadership to the operations team (office and field) in project construction activities.
• Support the review of estimated quantities and scope of work.
• Must complete the NCCER Safety Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Collaborate with the project management team in developing and reviewing project construction schedules.
• Participate in the optimization of project budgets, fees, and margins.
• Assist in managing the financial health of projects and ensuring construction budgets are met.
• Support operations crew workload management for timely completion of deliverables.
• Participate in the development and provision of man-hour work schedules to EPC clients.
• Assist in preparing monthly invoices to EPC clients with required supporting data.
• Support the review of project contract terms and conditions, addressing risk issues.
• Participate in validating potential value engineering items, alternates, and options for project optimization.
• Assist in reviewing project documents and identifying gaps or overlaps in scope.
• Participate in the training and mentoring of office and field staff.
• Support the lead in the risk review process with internal and external clients.
• Ensure bonds and insurance are in place and within budget.
• Assist in subcontractor selection and the "buy-out" process.
• Support reviewing and approving specialty and heavy equipment pricing and delivery schedules.
• Participate in verifying subcontractor P.O.s and insurance are in place.
• Assist in presenting estimates to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate within the “Team Concept” at all times.
• Be flexible and responsive to all other duties assigned by Senior Leadership.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement—a minimum of 3 years of direct construction experience and 5 years of project estimating experience for water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment facilities.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, HeavyBid, PlanSwift, and OST is desired.
• OSHA 30 Hour safety certification required.
• CPR / First Aid Certification.
• NCCER Certification within 90 days of hire.
  

Benefits

• Base salary plus annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company truck (or allowance) and phone allowance
• Generous PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Ability to travel or relocate up to 100% depending on project needs