Assistant Project Manager- Commercial Construction General Contracting

Engen Contracting (ECI) | Austin, Texas

At Engen Contracting (ECI), we're looking for more than someone who can manage paperwork—we're looking for a future Project Manager who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems, and wants to help deliver exceptional commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

As a Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager, you'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and Superintendents while supporting the successful execution of ground-up and tenant improvement commercial projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your technical knowledge, strengthen your leadership skills, and build a long-term career with a growing commercial general contractor.

If you're motivated to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to grow with a company that values accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement, we'd love to connect.

Engen Contracting (ECI) is a commercial general contractor headquartered in Austin, Texas, serving clients throughout Central Texas while continuing to expand into other major Texas markets.

For nearly three decades, we've earned a reputation for delivering quality projects, building lasting client relationships, and fostering a culture centered on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Our portfolio includes ground-up and tenant improvement commercial projects across a variety of markets, including:

• Retail
• Restaurants
• Self-Storage
• Medical
• Child Development & Education
• Office & Office-Warehouse
• Industrial
• Specialty Commercial

We deliver projects of all sizes—from fast-paced tenant improvements to large-scale ground-up developments—providing opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio while growing your career.

At ECI, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in professionals who take pride in their work, continually improve their craft, and genuinely care about the success of their clients and teammates.

The Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager plays an essential role in supporting Project Managers and Superintendents throughout every phase of construction.

This position is responsible for coordinating project documentation, assisting with scheduling and budgeting, supporting field operations, and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to ECI's quality standards.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive communication, and a desire to continuously learn and grow within commercial construction.

• Support Project Managers and Superintendents from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Assist with project buyout, subcontract preparation, and purchase order administration.
• Prepare, collect, review, and distribute submittals.
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation using Procore.
• Maintain project directories and document control within Procore.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets and forecasting updates.
• Track project design changes and associated cost impacts.

• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project and Procore.
• Prepare detailed meeting agendas and record meeting minutes for Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Maintain project logs, reports, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with preconstruction planning and project closeout activities.

• Coordinate with Superintendents to support field operations.
• Track subcontractor back charges and project logs.
• Monitor safety documentation and assist with compliance efforts.
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