Assistant Project Manager - Fort Worth

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in managing financials, risk management, and client relations from pre-construction to project closeout.
• Ensure RUTS Construction’s standards of safety and quality are upheld by promoting a strong safety culture within the project team and among subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent, project team members, and field personnel to ensure project success.
• Represent RUTS Construction in a professional manner during all interactions with clients, subcontractors, and team members.

• Assist in the effective management of the project team and field operations.
• Maintain project files and ensure a consistent flow of information for assigned projects.
• Participate in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Draft subcontracts and assist with subcontractor coordination and project buyout activities.
• Support project financials, cost procedures, and field quality control.
• Perform site safety inspections and promote safe work practices.
• Utilize HCSS Software (Heavy Bid and Heavy Job) for project management and cost tracking, ensuring accurate and consistent usage.
• Participate in project closeout processes, including photo documentation.
• Attend relevant company and industry meetings, training sessions, and workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent role within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with construction industry practices, including job site safety, contract management, planning and scheduling, and project budgeting.
• Proficiency in HCSS Software (Heavy Bid and Heavy Job), On-Screen Takeoff, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong competencies in initiative, communication, teamwork, and dependability.

• Regularly required to walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Must be able to talk and hear at normal levels, see with close vision, distance vision, and have the ability to adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Work environments may expose employees to weather elements such as heat, humidity, and cold, as well as fumes, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Noise levels can be loud, and there may be occasional exposure to caustic chemicals and risks of electrical shock.