Project Engineer

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer for a commercial painting contractor in Carrollton, TX.

The role involves overseeing new construction projects from award to closeout, coordinating with clients and field teams, and ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met. This position requires strong communication, relationship management, and the ability to balance multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large commercial painting projects.
• Polished, relationship-focused with client-facing experience.
• Strong communication and ability to balance field presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from award to closeout.
• Meet clients, visit sites, maintain relationships.
• Negotiate change orders and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs on workload.
• Ensure schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Represent the company with owners, GCs and partners.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Construction coordination

Tools

Buzzbid Estimating Software

Job description

Job Posting – Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

Position: Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer
Industry: Commercial Painting
Location: Carrollton, TX (DFW Metroplex)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local project and client visits required (50%+ field time) - NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL

About the Opportunity

A growing commercial painting contractor in the Charlotte market is expanding and is seeking a strong Assistant Project Manager. This hire will step into an active backlog, support newly awarded work, and play a key role in client management and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced managing large commercial projects in the paintsector.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout

• Regularly meet with clients, visit active jobsites, and maintain strong customer relationships

• Familiarity with Buzzbid Estimating Software
• Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve A/B-level project issues
• Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs, who handle much of the internal operational workload
• Ensure project schedules, budget goals, and quality standards are met
• Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, and project partners

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial painting project management or other construction sector experience

• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize field presence
• Capable of owning relationship management more than pure back-office operations
• Driven, polished, and comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities