Assistant Project Manager (CTX)

Job description

Your path to running a project starts here. Every great project manager started by mastering the details. As Assistant Project Manager in our Central Texas division, you’ll learn steel project delivery from proposal to closeout — with real responsibility from day one, regular time in the field, and a defined runway to running your own jobs. Why Patriot — Not the Other Guys A real runway. APM → Project Manager → Senior PM → division leadership — we promote the people who deliver. Dual AISC certification. Certified Fabricator AND Advanced Certified Erector since 1991 — one accountable team from shop drawings to topped-out steel. People-first, for real. Free, confidential mental-health support (Nivati EAP) for you and your family, Blue Points wellness rewards, pet insurance, and the Craig Cobb College Scholarship. Modern tools, not spreadsheets. Tekla Structures, Tekla EPM, Trimble Connect, FabSuite — we invest in the stack. A name that opens doors. 30+ years of quality, safety, and pride in every project. About the Role Reporting to the Division Manager, you’ll support Project Managers in achieving project goals — planning, tracking, and reporting across every phase from proposal through closeout — with regular visits to active job sites to keep office and field operations aligned. What You’ll Do • Drawings & Documents: Review and interpret drawings and contract documents. • Schedules & Budgets: Help develop, update, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and activities. • Coordination: Keep the shop, field teams, and customers aligned on deliverables, schedule, and quality. • Project Systems: Set up and maintain project data and documentation; help establish fabrication schedules, milestones, and objectives. • Vendors & Subs: Review and evaluate vendor proposals; coordinate subcontractor activities; monitor vendor performance and relationships. • Change Orders: Assist with preparing change orders and reviewing drawings. • Communication: Provide regular progress and budget updates; prepare and present project information to the PM, internal teams, and customers — and build customer relationships that last. • Field Presence: Conduct site visits to verify progress, address field issues, and keep plans and reality in sync. What You Bring Must-haves • 5 years of general project or construction experience • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and specifications • Strong oral and written communication skills • Analytical and problem-solving ability • Proficiency in MS Office Suite Nice-to-haves • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • Commercial steel fabrication experience (strongly preferred) • Experience with Tekla • Familiarity with change-management processes and project metrics/reporting Schedule & Work Environment • Based at our corporate office: Las Cimas III, 805 Las Cimas Parkway, Bldg. III, Ste 100, Austin • Core office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (excluding Patriot-observed holidays) • Regular visits to active job sites to monitor progress and address field needs What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience, plus a full benefits package: Financial Planning • 401(k) with company matching contributions • Company-paid life & disability insurance • Supplemental coverage options • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Quarterly financial-planning webinars Time Off & Life Balance • Paid time off (PTO) • Leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt) • 8 hours of paid volunteering time Family & Wellness • Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision • Pet insurance • Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families • Gym-membership support through affiliated partners • Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle • Craig Cobb College Scholarship On the Job & Career Growth • Safety equipment provided • Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses • Leadership training • AISC membership for Patriot employees — tap every resource the industry offers Community • We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer Life at the Corporate Office (Las Cimas — Austin) • Onsite gym — treadmills, weights, and yoga mats (reach out to HR for access approval) • Wellness room — bookable for wellness sessions with Nivati or mental-health providers — plus a fully accessible lactation room for nursing mothers • Modern kitchen and common areas — fridges, microwave, coffee, and space to collaborate with colleagues • Professional meeting spaces with everything a working session needs • Employee parking in the garage What You Can Expect (Our Hiring Process) We move quickly for the right person. Here’s the path: 1. Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team. A conversation about your experience, your goals, and salary expectations. 2. Interview with the hiring team. Go deeper on the role and share more about your background. 3. Loop interviews. Meet our leadership team — your chance to confirm the culture and vision fit you, too. 4. Offer. When everything aligns, we’ll move fast to bring you on board. Join Us If you’re ready to learn steel project delivery from the inside — and grow into running your own projects — apply today. Equal Opportunity Employer Patriot Erectors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Patriot Erectors, LLC Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC-Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC-Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, from our modern 60,000-square-foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, we’ve fabricated and erected structural steel for complex buildings and non-building structures — with a relentless focus on quality, safety, and pride in every project. We’re a people-first company built on five values we call STEEL — Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership. Our vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It.