Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time role at United Contractor Services, LLC, located in Austin, TX. United Contractor Services is a nationally operating multi-craft specialty contractor, providing high-quality commercial construction services across the country. They work with respected names in the industry, focused on delivering projects on time and on budget. This role is designed for an early-career professional to support active commercial projects and develop essential project management skills within a collaborative culture that fosters internal growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX

• Team: Collaborates with experienced Project Managers, field leadership, crews, clients, and trade partners.
• Mission: Owns the coordination and support functions to keep commercial construction projects on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Coordination: Support planning, scheduling, and resource management across active commercial projects, tracking milestones and deliverables to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a central coordination point for clear and consistent communication among project managers, field crews, clients, and trade partners.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare progress updates, status reports, and project documentation, while monitoring project records including contracts, submittals, and change documentation.
• Quality & Compliance: Work with field teams to uphold workmanship standards, meet client expectations, and ensure work aligns with project specifications and company quality benchmarks.
• Issue Resolution: Step in when issues arise to help build practical, timely solutions and coordinate across internal teams and outside partners to keep workflow moving.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience, for an early-career role.
• Experience: Previous background in commercial construction or project coordination is required.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bonus: Experience with construction management software is a plus.