Assistant Project Manager​/Project Manager 1

Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager 1

Modern Contractors | Bedford, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex)
Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 base salary, depending on experience Benefits: Health insurance

Modern Contractors is a family-owned, full-service commercial construction firm that has served the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area for over 30 years. We specialize in K-12, municipal, and light retail projects ranging from $4–30 million. Over three decades, we've grown from a small contractor into a respected mid-range firm operating throughout the DFW metroplex — known for delivering quality work on time and under budget.

Based in Bedford, Texas, our team takes pride in long-standing client relationships and a hands-on, collaborative culture.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to help lead project direction and completion while managing relationships with owners and subcontractors on assigned projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers on meaningful projects across our region, with a clear path toward greater project ownership as you grow with the company. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, leadership, and communication skills, along with a genuine commitment to safety and quality.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Bedford office, with regular travel to active jobsites across the DFW metroplex.

• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including preparing trade contracts, bid packages, and overseeing procurement
• Monitor overall project performance — status, schedule, and change management
• Attend and lead project meetings, including progress and pre-construction meetings

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
• Resolve conflicts with subcontractors professionally and proactively

• Conduct quality control inspections and review inspection/test data for compliance with specifications
• Champion a strong safety culture through your own actions and by mentoring others on the team

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction
• Working knowledge of Procore and Microsoft Office
• Comfort with scheduling software to maintain weekly construction schedules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with solid math/accounting fundamentals
• A team-oriented mindset, sound judgment, and excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Join a firm where 30 years of reputation meets a close-knit, family-owned culture. You'll work on impactful local projects — schools, municipal buildings, and retail spaces that shape the communities we serve — with real opportunities to grow into a Project Manager role over time.