Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Odessa, TX or Houston, TX

Type: Full time

Job Summary: The Assistant Project Manager will support and manage certain stages of projects, overseeing tasks involved in project implementation such as material requisitions, takeoffs, subcontractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, record‑keeping, and information flow from the Project Manager to the project team. They will monitor overall progress and update the Project Manager regularly on departmental progress.

• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
• Assist with procurement process, including completing material take‑offs, sending RFQs, ordering materials, and ensuring materials arrive on site timely.
• Develop technical queries, find solutions, and send internal and external RFIs to ensure engineering solutions are resolved to support construction.
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules, and new information.
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.
• Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails.
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost‑saving measures.
• Support any other requested task related to the projects activities under scope or as requested by direct management.
• Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers/contacts by providing answers to inquiries, coordinating responses, resolving problems and/or discrepancies which may involve research and data collection.

• Preferred to have BS/BA degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or previous experience in project coordination/management.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in industrial construction.
• Able to travel to various job sites.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Team‑management and leadership skills.
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools.
• Attention to detail even under pressure.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of computer software with experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and other common business software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Prolonged periods sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and lay down yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.