Assistant Project Manager
Kent Companies · Pflugerville, TX · 4 wk ago
On-siteProject ManagementFull-time
The Assistant Project Manager supports day‑to‑day field operations on concrete construction projects. This position helps manage project planning, schedule updates, material coordination, technical reviews, quality‑control inspections, project documentation, and safety compliance while working closely with clients, Superintendents, Project Managers, the Operations Manager, and subcontractors to ensure project quality and overall financial success.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Assist with pre‑construction planning, estimating support, and project scheduling.
- Maintain and update project schedules based on field conditions and client changes.
- Coordinate ordering & delivery of materials (mix designs, rebar, embeds, formwork, accessories).
- Attend pull‑planning and key coordination meetings.
- Build positive working relationships with key trades impacting production.
- Technical Support
- Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy.
- Assist with RFIs and ensure project code compliance.
- Provide technical guidance to field teams on placement, curing, and sequencing.
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Perform pre‑pour and post‑pour inspections with required documentation.
- Manage QC checklists for all concrete scopes and verify compliance.
- Oversee testing (slump, air, temperature) and monitor 7/28‑day break results.
- Monitor placement, square footage, and aesthetic quality of in‑place work.
- Ensure corrective actions and punch‑list completion.
- Support as‑built documentation and coordination with surveyors.
- Documentation & Communication
- Maintain daily reports, pour logs, and productivity tracking.
- Assist with COs, billing, and pay applications.
- Record and track field Favor Logs.
- Liaise with PMs, Superintendents, clients, and testing agencies.
- Safety Support
- Support safety initiatives and documentation.
- Participate in site safety meetings and walk‑throughs.
- Ensure daily JHA reporting.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of concrete construction or related experience (preferred).
- Strong understanding of concrete processes, field operations, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with ACI standards, safety requirements, and best practices.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project‑management software (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam).
- Frequent walking, standing, and fieldwork on active construction sites.
- Ability to lift materials and equipment up to 50 lb occasionally.
- Tolerance to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job locations.
- Ability to pass a background check related to driving and a drug screening.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching.
- Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents.
- Leadership development opportunities.
Schedule
- Full‑time office position with travel to local job sites in and around Pflugerville.
- Typical work week: 45–50 hours, subject to change based on construction schedules.
- May require non‑typical days, irregular hours, and availability for phone calls outside normal work hours.