Assistant Project Manager
The Woodlands, TX (Field-Based with Regional Travel)
$110,000 - $130,000 DOE | Bonus Eligible | Comprehensive Benefits
Build Your Career on High-Impact Projects.
An established and growing environmental and construction services firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the successful execution of complex Federal, State, Municipal, and Commercial construction projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated construction professional looking to take the next step in their career while working alongside experienced Project Managers on challenging, high-profile projects.
If you're passionate about construction, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll play a key role in helping deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while supporting every phase of the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Project Managers in planning, executing, and closing construction projects.
Coordinate daily project activities with field personnel, subcontractors, clients, engineers, and consultants.
Support project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cost control activities.
Review plans, specifications, contracts, estimates, and project documentation.
Assist with contract administration, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project reporting.
Monitor project costs, productivity, and schedules to help ensure successful project execution.
Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
Help identify project risks and develop proactive solutions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, contractual, and company safety and quality standards.
Build and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across assigned projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
5+ years of construction management, estimating, field engineering, or project coordination experience.
Strong experience supporting Federal Government construction projects is required.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal construction contracts and procurement processes.
Experience with project scheduling, estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and change order management.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, and field operations.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Strong leadership potential with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting projects for USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, GSA, VA, or other Federal Government agencies.
Environmental remediation, heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, or specialty construction experience.
Experience working with self-perform crews and subcontractors.
Familiarity with environmental compliance and government contracting requirements.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who:
Is eager to grow into a senior project leadership role.
Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
Communicates effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
Excels in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Is highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Paid time off and company holidays
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to work on impactful Federal, State, Municipal, and Commercial construction projects with an experienced, collaborative team
Work Environment
This position is primarily field-based and requires regular travel to active construction sites throughout the region.
Frequent work on active construction sites.
Regional travel required based on project assignments.
Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Required use of appropriate PPE while on project sites.
Occasional extended hours may be necessary to support project schedules and project milestones.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just another construction management role???it's an opportunity to build your career with an organization that values leadership, collaboration, safety, and operational excellence. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure and government clients while gaining the experience needed to advance into senior project leadership.
If you're an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a background in Federal Government construction and are ready to grow your career with a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply today.
Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Reinaldo Espinosa
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