Job Posting – Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer
Industry: Commercial Painting 
Location: Carrollton, TX (DFW Metroplex)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local project and client visits required (50%+ field time) - NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL

About the Opportunity

A growing commercial painting contractor in the Charlotte market is expanding and is seeking a strong AssistantProject Manager. This hire will step into an active backlog, support newly awarded work, and play a key role in client management and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced managing large commercial projects in the paint sector.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout

• Regularly meet with clients, visit active jobsites, and maintain strong customer relationships

• Familiarity with Buzzbid Estimating Software

• Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve A/B-level project issues

• Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs, who handle much of the internal operational workload

• Ensure project schedules, budget goals, and quality standards are met

• Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, and project partners

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial painting project management or other construction sector experience

• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize field presence

• Capable of owning relationship management more than pure back-office operations

• Driven, polished, and comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities