Assistant Project Manager – Specialty Construction

Trueline • Arlington, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager – Specialty Construction will join the team in Cedar Hill, Texas. This organized, detail-oriented professional will develop estimating and project management skills, work directly with customers, and grow toward independently managing commercial construction projects. The position supports commercial construction projects from initial bid through final completion and is primarily office-based, with occasional local jobsite visits.

The role includes reviewing bid invitations, construction plans, specifications, and project requirements; preparing estimates and project documentation; coordinating schedules and communications; and maintaining accurate project records. As skills develop, the Assistant Project Manager will gradually take ownership of projects from estimating through completion. The client offers a target base salary of $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience, an annual bonus opportunity tied to company profitability, and training and development toward an independent Project Manager role.

Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confidence communicating directly with customers and internal team members.
• Comfort working with numbers, pricing information, and detailed documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a busy office.
• Willingness to learn construction estimating, project coordination, and new software.
• A proactive, accountable approach to work and follow-through.
• Genuine interest in growing into a full Project Manager position.

Nice To Haves

• 1–5 years of experience in project coordination, estimating, construction administration, or related work.
• Commercial construction or specialty subcontractor experience.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, takeoffs, bidding, or submittals.
• Experience supporting general contractors or managing customer accounts.
• On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software experience.
• Background in commercial interiors, building materials, specialty installations, or Division 10 products.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Junior Estimator, or Operations Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial construction projects from initial bid through final completion.
• Review bid invitations, construction plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare estimating spreadsheets, material takeoffs, and pricing information.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize estimates, project details, and cost information.
• Learn construction estimating tools, including On-Screen Takeoff.
• Prepare and track project submittals, approvals, and related documentation.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deadlines, and customer requirements.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, suppliers, and internal installation teams.
• Maintain accurate project records and keep multiple assignments moving forward.
• Attend occasional jobsite meetings to support project coordination.
• Identify issues early, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep projects on track.
• Gradually take ownership of projects from estimating through completion as skills develop.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity tied to company profitability.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation benefits, with additional flexibility available for experienced hires.
• Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel.
• Training in specialty construction estimating and project management.
• Clear opportunity to develop into an independent Project Manager.
• Direct exposure to experienced construction professionals and company leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed