Construction Assistant Project Manager — Grow into PM

Merit General Contractors, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit General Contractors, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager on commercial construction projects from startup through closeout. The role develops technical, financial, contractual, and leadership skills while providing day-to-day support to the project team.

The position involves RFIs, submittals, procurement, meeting minutes, and documentation in Procore, with an emphasis on accurate records, proactive follow-up, and growing project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Desire and demonstrated ability to develop into a Project Manager role.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with project startup, execution, financial controls, and closeout activities.
• Create, distribute, track, and close RFIs in coordination with the project team and design professionals.
• Manage submittal logs, review workflows, required dates, and subcontractor follow-up to support procurement and schedule needs.
• Maintain procurement logs and track long-lead materials, equipment, fabrication, approvals, and delivery commitments.
• Assist with subcontract and purchase order preparation, scope exhibits, insurance requirements, and executed contract documentation.
• Maintain current project drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, ASIs, and other contract documents in Procore.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes and track assigned action items through completion.
• Assist with change event documentation, subcontractor pricing, proposal requests, change order logs, and supporting documentation.
• Support project cost tracking, committed cost reviews, budget updates, and monthly forecasting.
• Assist with owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, lien documentation, and payment-related project records.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on field questions, procurement needs, schedule impacts, inspections, and documentation.
• Review subcontractor submittals and project documents for completeness before routing for formal review.
• Track owner, architect, engineer, subcontractor, and vendor commitments and follow up proactively.
• Participate in OAC, subcontractor, coordination, and internal project meetings.
• Assist with project schedule updates in Microsoft Project and maintain awareness of critical milestones.
• Maintain punch list, closeout, O&M manual, warranty, attic stock, training, and as-built documentation.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities as required by the project.
• Develop increasing ownership of assigned trades, scopes, or project processes under the direction of the Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Merit General Contractors, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager on commercial construction projects from startup through closeout. The role develops technical, financial, contractual, and leadership skills while providing day-to-day support to the project team.

The position involves RFIs, submittals, procurement, meeting minutes, and documentation in Procore, with an emphasis on accurate records, proactive follow-up, and growing project-management