Assistant Project Manager - Austin, TX

Bilfinger • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists the project team in managing all aspects of construction projects, including development, coordination, and implementation of a program schedule to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and ensure or surpass expected quality. Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas. Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing. At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Familiar with detailed fixed price estimates; has the ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to produce detailed line item estimates
• Possess effective negotiating skills
• Resource Administration; to include operations support staff, vendors, subcontractors, and time
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
• Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
• Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Assists with project budget; Communicates effectively with all team members, including subcontractors and clients; Meets with senior level project team members to regularly gain knowledge, ideas, and insight in order to develop skills, ensure success; Develops and reviews SOW through site visits, existing conditions, and client needs so project requirements and expectations are clearly defined; Negotiates with client and subcontractors as necessary; Coordinates project close out, obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings
• Prepares estimates based on technical specifications, statement of work (SOW), and drawings; Assists with entering line items into Unit Price Book software using RS Means or other line items estimating tools
• Solicits proposals from at least three vendors and/or subcontractors to include documentation on equipment, material, and labor costs for items not covered in an industry standard manual or work to be performed by subcontractors; Reviews proposals to confirm compliance with SOW; Assembles subcontractor quotes for review; Gathers subcontractor safety information
• Assists in development of project schedules with superintendents for use by customer and subcontractors
• Ensures compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)
• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location
• Occasional travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level