Assistant Construction Project Manager
About The Position
MGAC is hiring an Assistant Construction Project Manager to provide local on-site support in San Antonio, Texas. The role supports the Controls Manager and project management team on a large, multi-phased construction project. It focuses on coordinating documentation, processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial and project records, supporting project reporting and scheduling, and helping the team deliver the project successfully. The position requires strong organization, accuracy, follow-through, communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data entry, management, reconciliation, and quality control, as well as Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience creating spreadsheets, tools, or templates to support project management and budget tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks, maintain meticulous records, and uphold consistent processes.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team success.
- Local on-site support in San Antonio, Texas is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of experience in construction, project controls, accounting, or a related field preferred.
- Basic understanding of construction operations such as cost tracking, scheduling, estimating, or document control.
- Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Adobe tools, or CAD.
Responsibilities
- Support the Controls Manager and project management team on a large, multi-phased project.
- Coordinate documentation, process invoices, and maintain accurate financial and project records.
- Assist with preparing, reviewing, and submitting invoices, purchase orders, financial commitments, and supporting documentation to the client’s internal accounting team.
- Maintain organized project files, including drawings, meeting notes, change orders, logs, reports, and other documentation reflecting project progress.
- Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and calendars; attend meetings and prepare meeting notes as needed.
- Support the development of monthly client reports, including data validation and coordination with multiple team members.
- Communicate with owners, architects, contractors, and vendors to support project activities.
- Assist with general project coordination, internal and external communications, and team organization.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment by identifying and removing barriers to success.
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Perform additional duties as required to support successful project delivery.
Benefits
- Vacation accrual of three weeks per year, starting on the first day.
- Paid birthday off.
- Eight sick days annually for full-time employees.
- Nine paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
- Competitive benefits supporting personal and professional growth.
- 401(k) matching up to 8%.
- Bonuses may be included in the compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
