Construction Assistant Project Manager (Mission-Critical)

Summary

An Assistant Project Manager (not an IT role) at an employee-owned general contractor, supporting mission-critical and data center commercial construction projects — processing RFIs/submittals, coordinating trades and subcontractors, leading meetings, and assisting with billings and closeout using tools like Procore and Bluebeam.

Construction Assistant Project Manager (Mission-Critical)

THIS IS A CONSTRUCTION POSITION — NOT A SOFTWARE/IT ENGINEERING ROLE. Candidates must have hands-on commercial construction experience with a General Contractor.

About Pogue Construction

Pogue Construction is a family-oriented, faith-based, employee-owned general contractor with offices in McKinney, Fort Worth, and Houston, Texas. For nearly 60 years, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional projects while investing in our people, clients, and communities. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has the opportunity to share in our success.

As we continue to expand our Mission Critical and Data Center portfolio, we are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager who is passionate about project management and eager to help deliver complex, fast-paced projects that demand the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Report directly to SPM/PM for your project
  • Process RFIs and Submittals
  • Perform Job set-up (non-financial)
  • Assist with close out process
  • Post plan changes (PR, RFP, ASI, Addenda, bulletins)
  • Compile and submit subcontractor pricing (after review by SPM/PM)
  • Lead subcontractor preconstruction meetings
  • Lead Owner/Architect/Consultant meetings
  • Lead coordination and final coordination meeting on storm shelters if required
  • Complete coordination with major trades
  • Review subcontractors pay applications
  • Assemble owner billings
  • Assist with buying out subcontracts
  • Assist with putting together subcontract documents
  • Attend and help estimating during bid days
  • Base knowledge of project financials
  • Knowledge of construction sequencing
  • Other tasks as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Construction Science preferred
  • 2-4 years in construction field serving onsite as Project Engineer or in similar APM role

PREFERRED

  • Experience with data center, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, or large commercial construction projects.
  • Exposure to MEP systems coordination and installation.
  • Experience utilizing Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management software.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience.

Why Pogue Construction?

  • Employee-Owned (ESOP)
  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • Family-oriented and faith-based company culture
  • Opportunity to help build and grow Pogue's Mission Critical and Data Center market sector

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