Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our construction project team. This role involves supporting the Project Management team in managing and estimating construction projects, ensuring the successful completion of engineering projects, and maintaining project schedules.ResponsibilitiesWork directly with the Project Management team to help manage and estimate construction projects.Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.Review drawings for correctness and assemble details necessary to prepare job bid proposals.Develop relationships with sub-contractors and interact with them to secure necessary information for job bids.Support the Project Manager in collecting information to complete the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report.Assist with projecting and adhering to job budget and timing of tasks.Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and addressing issues.Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Travel to job site locations when necessary to review progress and provide solutions to challenges.Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.Update project database and support the Project Manager in answering customer inquiries.Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.Essential SkillsAbility to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Leadership abilities to communicate and influence others.Positive attitude focused on customers and clients.Superb personal and communication skills with the ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization.Exceptional problem-solving, administrative, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.Ability to work self-sufficiently or as part of a team to produce the best results.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Projects, Office, Excel, Word, etc.Additional Skills & QualificationsBA/Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience.Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings.Working knowledge of project budgeting and pricing of materials and labor.2+ years of experience in the construction field, with experience in leading projects up to $2.5M in scope.1-4 years of experience in APM or Project Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, RFI, Change Order, Estimation, Project Engineering.Experience in Mechanical Construction, MEP, Mission Critical, Data Center, Commercial.Work EnvironmentThis position requires working onsite in Haskell, Texas. The role involves working in a typical office environment with occasional field travel. A per diem of $3,400 per month is provided for onsite work.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.00 - $47.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.