Assistant Project Manager in Dallas, TX
Blackwood partners llc
Construction Firm with Key Affiliation with a Nationally Recognized, Award-Winning Design Firm
The founding members of this construction firm worked successfully together for over two decades at another company before they joined forces in this venture. They created their new company to meet their clients’ needs across Life Sciences, Academic, and Healthcare industries. This company is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Project Manager in Dallas, Texas.
With a unique and key affiliation with a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm, they have enabled the company to provide an integrated approach, based industry knowledge, design, and construction know-how. They tailor their approach to ensure project success.
Their ethos centers around the belief that building construction is fundamentally a collaborative effort, requiring clear communication between experienced professionals, no matter what the delivery method.
- Integrity
- Relationships
- Collaboration
- Invested
- Driven
These are the values that define them and the reason they are a highly valued construction partner to their clients and a sought-after workplace fostering professional growth opportunities for employees.
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for submittal review, expediting, coordination, problem resolution (RFI’s), document control and be the touchpoint between multiple parties including Subcontractors, Owners and other key members of the construction team.
Essential Functions of an Assistant Project Manager in Dallas:
- Contribute to overseeing all aspects of the assigned project(s) from initiation through completion.
- Strengthen project management through effective communication and coordination with both internal team members and external stakeholders.
- Ensure the execution of project scope aligns with the contract and proactively prevent unplanned or unbudgeted work.
- Attend all necessary project meetings as directed by the Project Manager.
- Maintain and update all construction documents (Submittals, RFI’s, change orders, drawings, specifications, etc.) and generate as-built documents.
- Assist in Quality Control/Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Support job cost management activities.
- Compile and distribute meeting minutes.
- Oversee the RFI process and Submittal process.
- Organize documentation for material testing and monitor the resolution of all non-conformance issues to closure.
- Perform other assigned duties as needed, in accordance with Project Manager directives.
Requirements:
Required Education and Experience of an Assistant Project Manager in Dallas:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, or a related field is a prerequisite.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in construction as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
- OSHA 30 Hour Certification is mandatory.
- Demonstrated knowledge across all construction facets, including technology, equipment, methods, subcontractor agreements, estimating, schedules, and safety.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial.
- Excellent time management skills with acute attention to detail.
- Proficient in project management software such as Procore, CMiC, or equivalent.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications – Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam.
- Willingness to travel and work at various locations, coupled with flexibility.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, multi-disciplined groups.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Laboratory, MEP, and Commercial projects is considered an advantage.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Project Types: Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Laboratory, MEP and Commercial Experience is a plus
Additional Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screening
