Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Construction)

Position Summary

Our client is a Texas-based Commercial Construction Management firm delivering federal, state, and municipal projects, including laboratories, correctional institutions, complex renovations, CMAR delivery, and public-sector facilities. They are a 100% Veteran-Owned, SDVOSB, and Texas HUB-certified firm founded by Navy and Marine veterans, with roughly 75% of the team being veterans. In their fifth year, the company tripled revenue year over year.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the delivery of commercial renovation and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty. This is a growth seat working under the direct mentorship of the Director of Operations, with a realistic path to Project Manager inside the first year. Work is roughly 75% office and 25% field. Leadership, communication, and safety are the three non-negotiables for this role.

Employment Type

Full-Time, Salaried

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of active and in-warranty projects, primarily commercial renovations.
• Assist in reviewing drawings, specifications, and government contract documents.
• Help build and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and prospective change orders.
• Support subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration.
• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, with a path to running them.
• Support project budgets, forecasts, pay applications, and change orders.
• Maintain compliance with the company's Safety Program, QA/QC Program, and OSHA standards on every site.
• Travel to active project sites for safety checks, inspections, and meetings.
• Step in to support Superintendent coverage in the field when needed.

  Required Qualifications

• Working familiarity with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project). Willing to train the right candidate.
• Demonstrated trainability and self-motivation.
• Ability to pass a standard criminal background check. No felonies.
• Physical capacity to work on active construction sites, including lifting, standing, working at heights, weather exposure, and full PPE.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Construction Science (COSI) degree with prior Assistant PM or internship experience.
• OSHA 30 certification. The company will fund the training for the right candidate.
• OAC meeting experience.
• Bluebeam Studio or Microsoft Project scheduling exposure.
• Texas construction experience.
• Military veterans and transitioning service members strongly encouraged to apply.

  Education

• Construction Science (COSI) degree, or a high school diploma with at least one year of experience as a Superintendent, or three years of experience in a construction trade.

  Location: East Texas.

  Travel/Deployment Requirements

• Site travel is Monday through Thursday, approximately 5-10 nights per month, Texas only.

  Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 - $100,000 base salary, dependent on experience, plus per-project performance bonuses

  - Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

  - Travel: fuel, meals, lodging, and expenses covered on a company card.

  - Relocation considered case by case.

  About Lean Synergy Solutions

  Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm that specializes in aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across a variety of industries. Our team, consisting of military veterans and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. Focusing on placing skilled professionals in key roles, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities in government, public, and private sector positions.