Assistant Project Manager - Dallas K-12 Construction

We are working with a top-rated builder in DFW, seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a highlighted focus on K-12 and municipal projects to join their team. The successful candidate will have experience in and a passion for assisting during all phases of a commercial construction project, both ground-up and/or renovations.

Client Details

The employer is a general contractor who has been doing high-quality business in DFW for 30+ years and focuses on K-12 and municipal projects. They have a strong project pipeline leading into middle of 2026 and a heavy focus on building and maintaining relationships. They are detail-oriented, solution-based, and offer excellent growth opportunities. Honesty, integrity, and safety are just a few of their driving values.

Description

A successful Assistant Project Manager will:

• Responsible for assisting the leadership of assigned project staff
• Review budget and project documents with the project team to ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as develop associated project schedules, logistics plans, etc.
• Complete project buyout process within the approved timeline of the project commencement date, negotiating final cost and scope of work for all subcontracts and purchase orders required
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts to protect the company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with clients
• Visit job site(s) to verify the quality of work being performed, assist project supervision in making certain subcontractors are performing as agreed, confirm progress according to the project schedule, scan job site for potential safety concerns, ensure that field reports, meetings, inspections, photos and other required documentation is occurring inside of Procore, etc.

Profile

• Strong oral communication and written skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science, Management, or a related field preferred
• Ability to successfully manage all aspects of commercial projects including schedules, budgets, and profitability through comprehensive project completion.
• Collaboration with the team to develop, refine, and update project schedules to ensure all milestones are identified and tracked

Job Offer

• Highly reputable construction firm with clear growth opportunities
• Job security - established pipeline and backlog
• $82,000 - $106,000 Base Salary
• Project completion bonuses
• Healthcare
• 401k
• Company allowance(s)
• Paid Time Off
• ESOP program
• Apply today for your resume to be considered within 48 hours!

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