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Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page • Full-time • Dallas, Texas, United States • $80,000 - $100,000 / year • 3m ago

Dallas, Texas

Permanent

USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year

Stable pipeline with a respected, people‑first contractor in DFW
Clear progression to Project Manager on complex commercial projects

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, privately held commercial builder with a long-standing presence in Texas. Known for repeat clients and a collaborative, people-first culture, they deliver technically demanding projects across sectors such as healthcare, corporate, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities. The business invests heavily in training, leadership development, and promoting from within.

Job Description

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will support a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager in delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Assist with project planning, scheduling, and cost control from preconstruction through closeout
Support subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and scope coordination
Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document control
Coordinate with field teams to ensure alignment between schedule, budget, and site activities
Participate in client meetings and internal project reviews
Support compliance with safety, quality, and company procedures
Contribute to project reporting, forecasting, and closeout documentation

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Assistant Project Manager role we are seeking:

1-4 years of experience in commercial construction (general contractor preferred)
Exposure to ground-up or large-scale renovation projects
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
Working knowledge of construction documents and project controls
Experience with project management software (Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar)
Strong communication skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
Desire to grow into a Project Manager role long term