Assistant Project Manager

SSOE, Inc. • Austin, TX

3d • $73,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, the Assistant Project Manager supports delivery of complex facilities and infrastructure projects in the Semiconductor / Advanced Technology market. The role helps coordinate design and construction efforts from early planning through turnover and works closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and vendors to keep scope, schedule, budget, and quality aligned with project goals. Work includes tracking design progress, managing action items and decisions, supporting change control and risk mitigation, and coordinating reviews for cleanroom systems, process utilities, support spaces, and critical building infrastructure.

The position assists with project planning and execution, permitting, coordination of technical documentation and project communications, and project closeout. It may manage small- or medium-sized discipline projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The role works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgment.

SSOE provides employees responsible access to industry-leading AI large language models and vibe-coding platforms, as well as training and support to use AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and complex workflows.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience supporting design and construction projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, change management, risk tracking, and client communication.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines and managing technical interfaces across design and construction phases.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project logs with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
• Good facilitation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, learn with agility, communicate respectfully, maintain attention to detail and quality control, prioritize and multitask, act professionally under pressure, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting projects in semiconductor, advanced technology, cleanroom, manufacturing, or other highly technical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and executing semiconductor and advanced technology facility projects from concept development through construction administration.
• Assist Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, engineers, and design teams with day-to-day project tasks.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, action items, and decision logs to support timely completion and accountability.
• Prepare, submit, and track permit packages through the permitting process.
• Manage small- and medium-sized discipline projects under the supervision of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Serve as a primary communication link between project teams, consultants, and outsourcing partners when required.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including meeting minutes, submittal logs, RFI responses, package turnover materials, and project correspondence.
• Manage permitting budgets and reconciliation.
• Assist in training other Assistant Project Managers or project team members on SSOE or client-specific requirements when needed.
• Report permitting progress and problems to management using standard operating procedures.
• Attend client meetings as needed and manage resulting action items.
• Coordinate Request for Information (RFI) submittals.
• Facilitate resolution of permit review items, escalating critical issues.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and establishing work processes for permitting and RFI resolution.
• Travel to other SSOE offices or client locations for coordination or training when needed.
• Coordinate printing and processing of bulletin and addendum assembly with the Project Management Assistant.
• Coordinate completion and distribution of client as-recorded drawings and project closeout documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Professional development and training opportunities, including support for relevant licensure and certifications
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree