Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Construction- Light Industrial/ Tilt Wall
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a highly reputable, established national General Contractor with a strong presence in the Texas construction market. Our client specializes in delivering high-quality commercial construction projects across multiple sectors, including light industrial, tilt-wall, warehouse and distribution, manufacturing, office, and other ground-up commercial developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) looking to advance their career with a financially stable, employee-owned construction company offering a strong project pipeline, long-term growth, and opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Support project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and overall project financial management.
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and internal project teams.
- Assist with subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and procurement activities.
- Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Support monthly billing, pay applications, cost forecasting, and budget reporting.
- Participate in project meetings and maintain communication between field operations and project management teams.
- Work closely with Superintendents to ensure project quality, safety, and scheduling objectives are achieved.
- Assist with project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and final documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 2-5+ years of experience in commercial construction, preferably with a General Contractor.
- Experience working on ground-up commercial construction projects.
- Experience in tilt-wall, light industrial, warehouse/distribution, or manufacturing projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, project documentation, and subcontractor coordination.
- Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Established national General Contractor with a strong Texas presence.
- 100% employee-owned company.
- Strong backlog of commercial construction projects.
- Excellent company culture and long-term employee retention.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction leadership on significant commercial projects.