Assistant Project Manager

Holt Construction Corp. - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) at Holt Construction Corp plays a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager and other senior project leaders in overseeing construction projects. This position involves collaboration with various internal departments and direct interaction with customers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure successful project execution. The APM is responsible for managing project schedules, documentation, and communication among all stakeholders, contributing to the overall financial and operational success of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update construction schedule based on project team input, trade contractor progress, and materials delivery.
• Setup initial contracts and project information.
• Prepare monthly owner project status reports for approval by Sr. Project Manager and/or Project Director/Executive.
• Maintain all tracking logs up to date for accuracy and progress.
• Create and update weekly meeting minutes and distribute to all attending parties, once approved by Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager.
• Review 3rd party testing reports to confirm compliance and follow up with Project Superintendent for close out of open items.
• Review, track, and distribute RFIs.
• Create submittal schedule and track status of submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Complete project close-out procedures.
• Assist in management and coordination of kick-off documentation and maintain project-specific folders.
• Maintain drawing log and update current drawing sets.
• Support the development of Subcontractor Base and MSA execution.
• Assist in the preparation of bid packages and procurement.
• Track and review approved change order execution and cost of time and material.
• Issue Weekly RFI/Submittal and Change Order Logs to ensure all parties are aware of responsibilities and schedule impacts.
• Issue subcontractors change orders and subsequent execution with the assistance of the Project Accountant.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plan in coordination with Project Manager and Superintendent.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of industry experience.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge and efficiency on Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Procore preferred.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.