Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Construction Project Coverage: Texas Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview TAKNEK LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for our Industrial Construction Division. This position is based in the DFW Metroplex and will support TAKNEK projects throughout Texas. Our projects include water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, process facilities, underground utilities, process piping, concrete structures, mechanical equipment, electrical, and instrumentation systems. The APM will work across multiple projects with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and clients. We are looking for someone with construction experience who wants to develop into a strong Project Manager and is comfortable being involved in both the field and project management sides of construction. Key Responsibilities Support multiple industrial construction projects throughout Texas. Manage and track RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, and project documentation. Review drawings and specifications and identify coordination or scope issues. Coordinate with PMs, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and owners. Assist with subcontractor buyout, scope review, purchase orders, and procurement. Track long-lead equipment and material deliveries. Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and change management. Support project schedules, look-ahead planning, and milestone tracking. Regularly visit jobsites and coordinate directly with field teams. Participate in owner/engineer and subcontractor meetings. Support testing, startup, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout. Identify project risks and follow assigned issues through resolution. Qualifications 2+ years of construction experience as an APM, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or similar role. Industrial, heavy civil, municipal, water/wastewater, or infrastructure construction experience preferred. Ability to read construction drawings and specifications. Experience with RFIs, submittals, procurement, and construction documentation. Basic understanding of project cost control, scheduling, and change management. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple projects. Willingness to regularly visit and travel to project sites throughout Texas. Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree preferred. Ideal Candidate We want an APM who takes ownership, follows issues through completion, understands what is happening in the field, and wants to learn the financial and commercial side of construction. This is not intended to be a paperwork-only position. The goal is to develop this person into a Project Manager capable of independently running industrial construction projects. TAKNEK LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr TAKNEK