Construction GC Project Assistant

Coast Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Assistant to join their team in Arlington, Texas. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong work ethic, integrity, and a team-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include assisting in project management tasks and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate should be willing to travel and embody a growth mindset, ready to face challenges with a positive attitude. This position offers a fantastic career start in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess strong personal attributes and align with company culture.
• Approaches challenges creatively and is open to feedback.
• Eager to learn and improve within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM in ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
• Oversee document control for the project including plans and specifications.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project manuals.

Skills

Integrity

Strong Work Ethic

Team-Oriented Mindset

Growth Mindset

Ownership & Accountability

Problem-Solving Attitude

Positive Attitude

Job description

Coast Construction Group is a trusted general contractor with over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality commercial projects across the U.S. We specialize in a wide range of sectors and offer design-build and bid-build services, supported by skilled teams and flexible self-performing capabilities. Guided by our motto, Built for Life, we are committed to lasting quality and strong client partnerships.

Coast Construction Group is looking for a dynamic Project Assistant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. Coast seeks individuals whose character and mindset align with our company culture. While technical skills and experience are important, our primary focus is on the personal attributes and character of each individual.

We believe the right personality and attitude are essential to our continued growth because we constantly challenge ourselves, and each other, to elevate our potential and deliver exceptional results.

We look for candidates who embody the following traits:

• Integrity – Honest, accountable, and committed to doing the right thing.
• Strong Work Ethic – Takes pride in their work and consistently gives their best effort.
• Team-Oriented Mindset – Supports coworkers, communicates openly, and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Growth Mindset – Open to feedback, eager to learn, and motivated to improve.
• Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for results and follows through on commitments.
• Problem-Solving Attitude – Approaches challenges with creativity, resourcefulness, and determination.
• Positive Attitude – Brings energy, professionalism, and optimism to the workplace.

At Coast Construction Group, we believe that great teams are built by great people. When individuals with strong character and shared values come together, technical skills can be developed and extraordinary results follow.

Coast has an opportunity for an experienced Project Assistant to join our team of construction professionals based in Arlington, WA but must be willing to travel.

Key responsibilities include

Assists the PM in ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and on schedule. The PE oversees document control for the project. This goes from the plans and specifications to RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and project O&M manuals once the project is complete.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.