Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Location: Austin, TX (primarily office-based with regular job site visits)

Company: Established General Contractor (Commercial Construction)

Type: Full-time, direct hire

Compensation: $95,000 – $135,000 base (DOE) + annual bonus + overtime eligibility

About the Role

Rapidly growing Austin-based commercial general contractor is adding an experienced Assistant Project Manager to the team. You will work hand-in-hand with senior Project Managers on ground-up and major interior projects ($5M–$100M+) in municipal, office, and educational sectors. This is a true “right-hand” role with significant responsibility and a clear track to full Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of subcontracts and purchase orders: drafting, execution, change management, and compliance tracking
• Manage the entire submittal, RFI, and shop drawing process in Procore
• Build, maintain, and update Primavera P6 or MS Project schedules
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and track cost impacts in real time
• Run weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and OAC meetings
• Cost control: maintain project buyout log, track committed vs. actual costs, and forecast EAC
• Oversee closeout process: punch list, as-builts, O&Ms, warranties, and affidavits
• Support superintendents with material procurement, permitting, and safety compliance

What You Bring

• 3–7 years of commercial construction experience with a General Contractor (required)
• Proven track record running the financial and document-control side of $5M+ projects
• Advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project or P6, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of AIA contracts, lien rights, insurance requirements, and TDLR/TCO processes in Texas
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and structural/MEP drawings
• Professional presence – you’ll interact directly with owners, architects, and executives
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation (daily travel to sites throughout greater Austin)

Bonus Points

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum, Textura, or PlanGrid
• OSHA 30, LEED AP, or other certifications
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What We Offer

• Full medical/dental/vision (low deductibles)
• 401(k) with Match
• 3 weeks PTO + major holidays
• Vehicle allowance option
• Fast-track promotion to Project Manager (most of our current PMs started as APMs here)

We are an equal opportunity employer.