Assistant Project Manager

Cadence McShane is growing and we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager!

 As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality multi-family, industrial, commercial, or education construction projects, while building skills to eventually lead projects as Project Manager. Through the entire project lifecycle, you’ll learn industry best practices for ensuring safety, timeliness, and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

For 40 years, Cadence McShane Construction Company has been a trusted name in the industry. Based in Plano, TX, with regional offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, the company specializes in the multi-family, industrial, commercial, and education markets.

Responsibilities:

Project Controls

• Take ownership of managing all project-related documents, from RFI’s and submittals to material procurement and meeting minutes.
• Ensure seamless project execution by overseeing the review and approval process of all project control documents.
• Create and maintain project controls logs.

Schedule Management

• Play an essential role in keeping our projects on track by assisting with project schedules and updates.

Quality Management

• Become an advocate for project excellence by learning and understanding QA standards outlined in the company’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Assist in managing inspection tracking logs and QA/QC compliance logs to maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the project.

Safety

• Champion a culture of safety by getting to know our Safety Program inside and out.
• Contribute to the preparation of specific project safety plans and actively participate in weekly jobsite safety orientation meetings.
• Become proficient in performing weekly job site safety audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction management.
• Understanding and experience managing project controls.
• Basic knowledge of construction methods, materials, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Qualities to Thrive in This Role:

• Strong communication skills to engage with clients, design consultants, and trade partners.
• Ability to research problems and recommend solutions.
• Adaptability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset to drive project success.

Key Information:

• Full-time, in-person role split between the local office and assigned jobsite.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Are you ready to make an impact and grow with us, but looking for something different? Visit our careers page at www.cadencemcshaneconstruction.com/join-our-team.

Cadence McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

No Agency Inquiries Please: The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.