Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Love a good plan? Let’s build something together.

At Powerhouse Retail Services, we help brands across the country remodel, roll out, rebrand, and refresh hundreds of locations at a time. Behind every finished store is a team that kept the schedule tight, the materials moving, and the budget on track. We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager who wants to be part of that team.

You’ll join an industry leader with consistent growth, get exposure to multiple business lines, and follow a development plan built around you , because we want to help you reach your full professional potential.

What’s in it for YOU

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and additional voluntary plans
• A 401(k) with company match, so your future self will thank you
• PTO, 11 company holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness activities and an onsite gym (no more excuses!)
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education to keep you growing

What YOU’LL do

You’ll be the Project Manager’s right hand and keep projects moving from kickoff to close-out:

• Build and own project schedules from start to finish
• Plan material take-offs and coordinate subcontractors
• Partner with your PM on project documents
• Help define subcontracted scopes of work and verify vendors
• Track material shipments so the right stuff lands at the right site
• Keep tracking spreadsheets up to date and compliant
• Watch the cost trackers so every project stays on budget
• Work through contract questions with guidance from your PM
• Make sure every Certificate of Insurance is complete
• Keep communication clear and flowing across the whole project
• Take the lead on smaller projects when the opportunity comes up
• Pitch in on other duties as needed, because great teams help each other

Leading the team

• Plan and organize tasks for team members, give clear direction, and assign duties
• Review work for accuracy and make sure it follows our policies and procedures
• Complete performance reviews as assigned  

What YOU bring

• 2+ years in a role with large customer interaction (such as restaurants or rental cars) preferred
• Construction experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (required, because spreadsheets are your playground)
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Ability to pass an MVR, background check, and drug test

Where you’ll work

This hybrid role is based at our Crowley, TX headquarters 3 days a week.

If you’re organized, curious, and ready to grow your project management career, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!

Powerhouse Retail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.