Job Information
Actalent Assistant Project Manager in San Marcos, Texas
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This role involves working closely with the Project Management team to manage and estimate construction projects effectively. You will be instrumental in organizing project elements, reviewing drawings for accuracy, and developing job bid proposals while maintaining strong relationships with sub-contractors.
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with the Project Management team to manage and estimate construction projects.
Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
Review drawings for correctness and prepare job bid proposals.
Develop relationships with sub-contractors and interact with them to secure necessary information for job bids.
Support Project Manager in collecting information for the monthly Work in Progress (WIP) report.
Assist with projecting and adhering to job budget and timing of tasks.
Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving issues.
Interface with sub-contractors as necessary and manage project costs by recommending expenditures.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Travel to job site locations when necessary to review progress and provide solutions to challenges.
Assist in managing project timelines and deadlines.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Update project database by maintaining construction systems.
Support the Project Manager in answering customer inquiries.
Contribute to team efforts by achieving related results as needed.
Essential Skills
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Leadership skills to communicate and influence others.
Positive attitude focused on customers and clients.
Excellent personal and communication skills with the ability to interact successfully at all organizational levels.
Exceptional problem-solving, administrative, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team to produce optimal results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Projects, Office, Excel, Word, etc.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
BA/Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings.
Working knowledge of project budgeting and pricing of materials and labor.
2+ years of experience in the construction field.
Experience leading projects up to $2.5M in scope.
Experience in APM, Project Engineer, Project Management, Construction Management, RFI, Change Order, Estimation, and Project Engineering.
Experience in Mechanical Construction, MEP, Mission Critical, Data Center, and Commercial projects.
Work Environment
The role is based onsite in San Marcos, Texas, focused on a Data Center project. The position involves working in a typical office environment with miscellaneous field travel.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Marcos, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.