Assistant Project Manager; South Texas Area Austin Bridge & Road

Assistant Project Manager

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.

-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies:
Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager for projects in the South Texas area. The Assistant Project manager performs a variety of jobsite administrative duties including, but not limited to, the following: quantity tracking, cost control, scheduling, engineering design implementation, document control, job cost, forecasting, subcontract management, and procurement. When not assigned to a project, the Assistant Project Manager may assist other departments as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Field Engineer
• Office Engineer
• Field Office Manager
• Subcontractors

Functional Area

s of Responsibility

• Administration
• Construction
• Bid Review
• Training
• Assist in Subcontract Negotiations and Project Buyout
• Scheduling and Coordination of the Project
• Project Cost Accounting
• Owner Billings
• Change Orders
• Coordinate with Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Compliance with Company Policies & Procedures
• Development of Subordinates
• Participate as a Multi-Rater in Annual Reviews of Subordinates

Responsibilities

• Manage the document control system, including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and meeting notes.
• Review submittals to ensure proper coordination and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Assist with startup activities on the project, working closely with the superintendent.
• Perform tasks associated with project completion, including closeout documentation, completion reports, and collection of final payments.
• Prepare and submit the monthly pay request for owners and architects, ensuring accurate and timely billings.
• Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price any self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, and evaluate schedule impacts due to scope changes.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining job cost reporting in line with company policy.
• Help develop Work Plans and assist the superintendent with their implementation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, quality reviews, and follow-up for non-compliant work.
• Ensure a safe work environment through periodic inspections, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but may be substituted with equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing DOT projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of management.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks and achieve desired results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines consistently.

Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects.
• Proven project management experience in the construction industry, specifically within heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil sectors.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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