Assistant Project Manager - National Construction
Interstates·Full Time·Posted January 15, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Pay
- $68k – $78k
Launch a project management career supporting industrial electrical and automation projects nationwide with travel and relocation opportunities.
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Job Summary
Interstates is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support electrical construction, engineering, instrumentation, automation, and controls projects. This development-focused role works closely with field crews, project managers, clients, and trade contractors.
Project Details
Assignments support industrial facility projects across the United States. Employees typically remain on one project from mobilization through completion, with project durations of approximately six months to three years.
Responsibilities
- Support project managers and site leadership with project administration and field coordination.
- Maintain project controls, critical path schedules, crew plans, RFIs, submittals, meeting records, and other communications.
- Analyze project information, help resolve issues, and evaluate alternative approaches.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, change-order support, project review materials, and procurement updates.
- Attend client meetings, coordinate with trade contractors, and reinforce the company safety culture.
Required Experience
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction engineering, construction management, engineering technology, business administration, or a related field.
- Ability to organize projects, prioritize work, adapt project systems, and communicate effectively with clients and teams.
- Comfort presenting information to clients, peers, and managers.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $68,000-$78,000 per year. Benefits include retirement plan matching, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, flexible scheduling, bonus incentives, travel pay or FAVR benefits when applicable, career coaching, and advancement support toward project management.
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This job’s pay is below the middle half.
Assistant Project Manager - National Construction