Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager – Heavy Civil
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Compensation: $90,000–$130,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits
Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager with a minimum of 3 years of heavy civil construction experience to join our team in the DFW area.
The ideal candidate will have experience with wastewater treatment plant projects. Candidates with strong underground wet utilities experience, specifically wastewater, will also be considered. This is a great opportunity for an early-career PM or a strong Project Engineer ready to take the next step into project management.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing heavy civil construction projects from start to finish.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
- Support project planning, cost tracking, forecasting, and change orders.
- Review plans, specifications, submittals, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and field teams.
- Help ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of heavy civil construction experience.
- Experience with wastewater treatment plants or underground wet utilities, specifically wastewater.
- Previous Assistant PM or Junior PM experience preferred.
- Strong Project Engineers ready to transition into project management are encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $90,000–$130,000, depending on experience.
- Biannual performance bonuses.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Company-provided computer.
- 401(k) match: 3% match, plus an additional 0.5% match on contributions above 3%, up to a 6% employee contribution.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated construction professional with a solid heavy civil foundation, wastewater or underground wet utilities experience, and the desire to grow into a larger project management role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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