Construction Project Assistant: Path to PM Leadership

Merit General Contractors; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assist with RFIs, submittals, procurement, cost tracking, scheduling updates, and documentation in Procore, coordinating with field teams and design professionals.

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.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

OSHA 30 preferred

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

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

You will assist with RFIs, submittals, procurement, cost tracking, scheduling updates, and documentation in Procore, coordinating with field teams and design professionals.