Design/Build - Assistant Project Manager

Farmers Branch, Texas Permanent USD91,300 - USD115,200 per year View Job Description
An established, privately owned General Contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to deliver technically complex industrial and manufacturing projects across the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for an APM who enjoys autonomy, client interaction, and working on high‑value, regulated facilities within a fast‑growing business.
  • Work on flagship, high‑value healthcare and advanced manufacturing projects
  • Autonomy, strong leadership access, and clear progression in a growing EPC firm

About Our Client

Our client is a privately owned design‑build engineering and construction specialist delivering complex industrial and advanced manufacturing projects across North America. With a strong track record in regulated environments such as aerospace, life sciences, and semiconductor facilities, the business is known for combining in‑house engineering, construction, and commissioning expertise. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and delivery‑focused, offering Project Managers genuine autonomy and exposure to technically challenging, high‑value projects.

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will report to Senior Project Managers and Project Directors, supporting the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to handover while working closely with engineering, construction, and client stakeholders.

  • Assist with the management of industrial, manufacturing, and cleanroom construction projects throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support cost control, scheduling, procurement, reporting, and change management activities
  • Coordinate with internal engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure project milestones are achieved
  • Assist with client communications, project meetings, and stakeholder coordination
  • Monitor subcontractor performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and project progress
  • Support pre-construction activities including budgeting, planning, risk assessments, and bid reviews
  • Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused project environment while developing project management expertise

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Assistant Project Manager role, we are seeking:

  • 2-5 years' experience within construction project management, project engineering, field engineering, or project coordination
  • Experience on industrial, manufacturing, design-build, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or aerospace projects preferred
  • Exposure to project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
  • Ability to work closely with clients, consultants, and internal project teams
  • Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree preferred
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and a collaborative, team-first approach

What's on Offer

  • $90k-$115k base salary
  • truck allowance ~$600/month
  • Gas card
  • Toll tag
  • Project Profitability Bonus
  • 401k with great matching
  • Fully paid healthcare for employee
  • Dental, Vision
Contact
Ryan Rivera
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6960861

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Farmers Branch
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Rivera
Job Reference
JN-032026-6960861
 

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