Assistant Project Manager

Compu Dynamics • Dallas, TX

4d • $65,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, taking ownership of assigned tasks while supporting Project Managers and Senior Project Managers. The role engages with vendors, partners, and customers; develops project documentation; and coordinates field and office operations for mission-critical data center projects.

The APM supports project relationships and communications, planning and scheduling, project close-out, budgeting and procurement, quality and safety, contract and risk management, and team collaboration. The position works under varying levels of Project Manager guidance and supervision, with increasing independence in areas such as maintaining work breakdown structures and methods of procedure. It operates in both office and field environments and requires travel to job sites of up to 20%.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year of project management or construction-related experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools; Procore is preferred.
• Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to travel to job sites up to 20%.
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs or ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 pounds; and maneuver in small or confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, applied science, or a related field.
• Commercial contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.
• Experience with Procore.

Responsibilities

• Contact and follow up with vendors and partners to support project goals; build rapport with customers under Project Manager direction.
• Draft team structure, project logistics, and approach summaries for Project Manager review.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders; run smaller meetings, accurately record notes in Procore, and help prepare and distribute status reports.
• Coordinate daily and weekly activities with superintendents and partners.
• Set up projects in Procore by updating directories, assigning roles, uploading documents, creating meeting events, and configuring distribution lists with Project Manager guidance.
• Support creation and distribution of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Site Specific Safety Plans, and track certifications and training completion.
• Build and update master project schedules and three-week look-ahead schedules in Procore with Project Manager input.
• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures (WBS) and methods of procedure (MOPs) with some independence.
• Prepare and log submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and responses in Procore under Project Manager supervision; manage portions of project close-out with guidance.
• Help organize budgets by cost code and enter data in Procore; track costs and progress against budget under supervision.
• Review and code timesheets and vendor invoices, verify accuracy against budgets and purchase order values, and submit items to the Project Manager for approval.
• Draft and manage change orders with Project Manager guidance; track approvals and communicate with vendors and clients.
• Order materials and monitor delivery through vendor follow-up; communicate with vendors to confirm pricing and scope.
• Monitor work, help resolve minor quality issues, lead inspections under Project Manager guidance, and document findings.
• Track safety logs and collaborate with the safety team.
• File and organize owner contracts and amendments in Procore, track revisions, and distribute updates to the team.
• Update risk logs, assist with mitigation planning, and help manage permit records and compliance logs.
• Delegate daily activities with supervision, help allocate team members to meet deadlines, contribute to a positive and respectful team culture, and provide informal feedback while accepting coaching from Project Managers.
• Model professionalism, initiative, mutual respect, integrity, transparency, and active safety awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month following hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3%, company match up to 4%, and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid time off accruing up to 160 hours annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Seven company-observed paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Eight hours of paid birthday time off during the employee’s birthday month.
• Paid parental leave: eight weeks of maternity leave and two weeks of paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
• Forty hours of annual paid volunteer time off for community service.
• Boot reimbursement up to $150 annually, available from the first day.
• Tool reimbursement of $250 annually, available after 60 days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED