Associate Project Manager

Frey Consulting Group; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Texas is seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM), an entry-level PM role to manage small to medium projects through the lifecycle, focusing on planning, procurement, delivery, and documentation.

You will support senior PMs on larger projects, assist with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and reporting, while building experience in budgeting, change control, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in low-voltage systems, construction, technology integration, or related fields.
• Internship or prior experience supporting project managers or working on project teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overall exceptional Project delivery and customer service.
• Development and execution of all project-related documents and deliverables such as the Test & Acceptance Plan, Communications Plan, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan, and unique customer requirements/rules and standards.
• Material Procurement and Delivery Schedule.
• Internal/external Kick-off meetings.
• Weekly Project Status Reports.
• Punch lists.
• As-Built/Closeout.
• Manage subcontractors/vendors effectively and efficiently.
• Develop integrated project schedules with tasks, durations, resources, milestones and dependencies.
• Ensure on-time completion of contract administration, change control, submittals, procurement, deliverables, and schedule.
• Prepare and submit weekly customer status reports.
• Procurement coordination including identifying long-lead items and maintaining material tracker.
• Develop and adhere to the Project Safety Plan.
• Track and manage budget using budget tracking and job costing tools.
• Ensure invoicing is completed on time.
• Schedule and facilitate cadenced project meetings with team members, vendors, and customer management.

Skills

PM fundamentals

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is an entry-level Project Management position that will manage small to medium-sized projects through the project lifecycle. The selected candidate will primarily be focused on project management activities such as planning, installation, material purchasing, resource management, subcontracting, documentation, and overall delivery of the project. Delivery will be focused on exceeding customer expectations while meeting or improving budget, schedule, scope, and quality targets. An APM may also be assigned to work in a support role for a Project Manager on large and complex projects that require additional PM assistance with primary responsibilities focused on project administration, coordination, and document management.

Responsibilities:

• Overall exceptional Project delivery and customer service
• Development and execution of all project-related documents and deliverables such as:
• Test & Acceptance Plan, Communications Plan, Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan, Unique customer requirements/rules and standards
• Material Procurement and Delivery Schedule
• Internal/external Kick-off meetings
• Weekly Project Status Reports
• Punch lists
• As-Built/Closeout
• Effectively and efficiently manage subcontractors/vendors
• Developing and maintaining an integrated project schedule including tasks, durations, resources, milestones and all dependencies
• Providing on time completion of all activities related to contract administration, contractual requirements, change control process, change orders, submittals, procurement, deliverables, and schedule.
• Preparing and submitting weekly customer status reports.
• Responsible for project procurement including identifying and communicating long-lead items, shipping status, and onsite delivery coordination. Additionally, developing and maintaining a material tracker for material that is ordered, staged, delivered, or installed.
• Developing and adhering to the project Safety plan.
• Ensuring the budget is properly tracked and managed utilizing budget tracking and job costing tools.
• Ensuring that invoicing is completed on time
• Scheduling and facilitating regularly cadenced project meetings required to coordinate work activities with team members, vendors, and customer’s management team.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–3 years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably in low-voltage systems, construction, technology integration, or related fields.
• Internship or prior experience supporting project managers or working on project teams is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); working knowledge of MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Smartsheet, or equivalent is desirable.
• Understanding of basic project accounting principles including budgeting, job costing, and invoicing.

Project Management Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of project lifecycle phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Ability to develop and manage schedules, track deliverables, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Capable of managing subcontractors, vendors, and coordinating procurement activities.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating project documentation and interacting with clients and internal teams.
• Customer service-oriented with a focus on exceeding client expectations.
• Effective at conducting meetings, status updates, and coordinating team efforts.

Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively across multiple projects.
• Proactive in identifying risks and issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting abilities.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if required for site visits).
• Willingness to learn and grow within the Project Management discipline, including pursuing PMP or CAPM certification in the future.