Junior Project Manager

Trinity CSG is looking for a motivated, organized, and dependable Junior Project Manager to join our team. This position will work directly alongside our Senior Project Manager and Project Estimator, assisting with the planning, coordination, estimating, organization, and execution of commercial and oilfield construction projects.

We are looking for someone with a background in construction, preferably with experience in earthwork, demolition, concrete, underground utilities, or general site construction. While 3+ years of relevant construction experience is preferred, we are also open to recent college graduates with a degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field. We are willing to train and develop the right candidate who demonstrates a strong work ethic, organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and an interest in building a career in construction project management.

This position will focus primarily on assisting our Senior Project Manager and Division Mangers with day-to-day project management responsibilities, including project coordination, scheduling, job costing, documentation, subcontractor coordination, and communication between office and field operations.

The Junior Project Manager will also assist with estimating, bidding, preconstruction, and other operational responsibilities as needed. The ideal candidate should be capable of receiving assignments, understanding the objectives, organizing the necessary information, and following tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.

While previous project management experience is preferred, we are also interested in candidates with strong construction backgrounds who are looking to develop their project management skills and grow within our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Senior Project Manager and Division Managers to assist with daily project management duties and responsibilities
• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and tracking commercial and oilfield construction projects
• Help manage project schedules, timelines, milestones, and coordination of field activities
• Assist with coordinating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, vendors, and other project resources
• Communicate effectively with field personnel, management, customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors
• Monitor project progress and assist with identifying scheduling conflicts, delays, and potential issues
• Assist with tracking project budgets, job costs, quantities, and overall financial performance
• Help monitor labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs throughout construction
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and tracking change orders, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, and other project documentation
• Review and understand construction plans, specifications, bid documents, contracts, scopes of work, and project requirements
• Read through, understand, and decipher bid packages, scopes of work, contracts, specifications, and related construction documents
• Assist with preparing estimates, takeoffs, and bids for commercial and oilfield construction projects
• Help develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and supplier pricing
• Solicit, review, compare, and organize subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Assist with preparing bid proposals, clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions
• Track bid opportunities, deadlines, addenda, revisions, and required submissions
• Maintain organized project files, schedules, takeoffs, proposals, quotes, contracts, and project documentation
• Assist with tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, project revisions, and related correspondence
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices, quantities, and supporting documentation
• Attend project meetings as needed, document important information, and follow up on assigned tasks
• Visit active jobsites as needed to review progress, understand field conditions, and assist with project coordination
• Help ensure field personnel have the necessary information, documentation, and resources to perform their work
• Assist with identifying potential scope gaps, discrepancies, cost overruns, and contractual or financial risks
• Support the Senior Project Manager with project closeout, punch lists, and final project requirements
• Help improve project management procedures, organization, communication, and overall workflow
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through to completion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant construction experience preferred
• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Estimator, Field Engineer, or similar construction-related position preferred
• Experience with earthwork, sitework, excavation, and general civil construction
• Knowledge of demolition, concrete, and underground utilities
• Experience with commercial construction, oilfield construction, or heavy civil/site construction preferred
• Ability to thoroughly read and understand bid packages, scopes of work, contracts, plans, specifications, addenda, and other construction documents
• Ability to compare documents and identify discrepancies, missing scope, exclusions, and potential contractual or financial risks
• Ability to read and understand civil plans, details, specifications, and construction documents
• Understanding of construction equipment, production rates, labor, materials, and job costs
• General understanding of construction scheduling, project coordination, budgeting, and cost tracking
• Ability to assist with managing multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new construction technology
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented and task-driven
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction from the Senior Project Manager
• Dependable and willing to take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to recognize potential problems, communicate concerns, and assist with developing solutions
• Willingness to learn, improve, and take on additional responsibilities as experience develops

Software & Technology

• Topcon Office
• InSite Elevation Pro
• STACK
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Construction estimating and takeoff software
• Project management and scheduling software
• Digital plans and construction documents

Direct experience with every program is not required. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with computers, understands construction technology, and is willing and able to learn.

Technical experience is important, but attitude, accountability, and teamwork matter just as much. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a team player and willing to help wherever needed
• Is organized and keeps track of multiple projects, tasks, and responsibilities without needing constant follow-up
• Is task-oriented and follows assignments through to completion
• Takes ownership of their work and responsibilities
• Can receive an assignment, understand what needs to be accomplished, and work toward completing it with minimal supervision
• Takes initiative and looks for ways to help rather than waiting to be told what to do
• Pays attention to details and asks questions when something in a bid, scope, contract, or project does not make sense
• Can look beyond individual tasks to understand the overall scope, schedule, budget, and requirements of a project
• Understands the importance of keeping projects organized, on schedule, and within budget
• Can adapt between the different requirements and environments of commercial and oilfield construction
• Communicates clearly with both office and field personnel
• Is willing to learn from the Senior Project Manager and other experienced team members
• Is willing to continuously improve and develop their project management skills
• Understands that construction requires flexibility and occasionally stepping outside of a defined job description
• Makes decisions with the best interests of the company and team in mind
• Takes pride in helping the company succeed, not just completing individual responsibilities
• Wants to grow professionally and take on additional responsibilities within the company

At Trinity CSG, we operate as a team. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to the company's growth, support the people around them, and become an important part of our operation.

This position provides an opportunity to work directly with our Senior Project Manager, gain hands-on experience in all aspects of construction project management, and develop the skills necessary to take on greater responsibilities over time.

Our goal is to find someone who can become a dependable member of our project management team, assist with managing projects efficiently and profitably, and continue growing with Trinity CSG.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person