Project Assistant Jobs in Elgin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Cash Construction is now hiring for an Assistant Construction Project Manager for current and upcoming work in/near Pflugerville, TX!

The Assistant Construction Project Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration functions. 

Company Overview

Established in the 1970’s, Cash Construction Company was founded on a commitment to excellence; excellence in how we treat our clients and our employees. Incorporated in Texas, Cash Construction continues to be a leader in the Civil and Infrastructure Construction industry, completing projects involving water and wastewater utilities, drainage improvements, lift stations, pump stations, dry utilities, roadwork, and wind and solar farms. With a large fleet of equipment owned and maintained by Cash Construction, we are well-equipped and ready to self-perform nearly all our contractual obligations.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

• Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project.
• Assist in the development of cost estimates of assigned projects.
• Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Issues subcontractor job kits after approved by the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Assist with preparing the job start-up and close-out checklists.
• Prepare the detailed project construction progress schedule in coordination with Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors and suppliers. Update the schedule on a monthly basis or as required by the Contract.
• Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules. Ensure subcontractors have the most up to date scopes of work. Assist PM in the development of the overall project schedule.
• Prepare the Contract Schedule of Values for approval by the Project Manager.
• Assist the Project Manager with the preparation of the ACR.
• Work to obtain all necessary permits as requested by the PM.
• Complete sub evaluations/comparisons of bids, scope review, and complete buyout as requested by PM.
• Ensure contracts, insurance, and bonds are current and received before subcontractor performs any work.
• Secure properly executed subcontract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required to protect the interest of the Company.
• Prepare, expedite, and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, request for information, change orders, material delivery logs and other logs as determined necessary for a successful project.
• With the Superintendent, monitor and expedite the delivery of materials.
• Assist the Superintendent to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract requirements and specifications and with the required quality.
• Assist the Project Manager in the development of the monthly job status report and participate in the preparation of the ACR.
• Complete quantity take-offs as requested by estimating and PM.
• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract with Owner, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts.
• Assist in expediting payment from the owner and expedite prompt processing of invoices and prompt payment through to subcontractor for amounts due to them.
• Assist in the preparation of change proposals, change orders review, issues change orders to subcontractors and Project Accountant.
• Prepare revisions to the master cost breakdown as a result of change orders and management revisions with direction of project manager.
• Document potential schedule delays and promptly notify supervision to submit request for extension of time and/or additional costs as per terms of Contract.
• Keep the Project Manager fully informed in a timely fashion with regard to any and all problem areas on the project.
• Maintain good relationships with the owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, municipal authorities and company personnel involved with the project.
• Consistently follows/enforces the Company’s safety procedures and policies.
• Actively participate and/or lead post-bid, buyout, coordination, lead team, subcontractor, staffing, scheduling and other meetings.
• Prepare meeting minutes as directed by Project Manager.
• Maintain and Track Project Closeout Activities.
• Review project designs and contribute ideas for cutting costs.
• Enter information into and manage the digital project databases.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with necessary specifications.
• Ensure project adheres to set schedule and is meeting goals of the client.
• Visit project sites to evaluate progress and to respond to customers’ concerns or questions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (four-year college or technical school)
• 2+ years’ experience in project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other management software
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure

Preferred 3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer and or Assistant Project Manager. Ability to travel around various projects around the state of Texas. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Cash’s Zero Injury principles

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus eligible, dependent on personal and company performance.
• Vehicle allowance + Fuel Card + Toll Tag.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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• Bachelor's Degree preferred (four-year college or technical school)
• 2+ years’ experience in project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other management software
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure

Preferred 3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer and or Assistant Project Manager. Ability to travel around various projects around the state of Texas. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Cash’s Zero Injury principles

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus eligible, dependent on personal and company performance.
• Vehicle allowance + Fuel Card + Toll Tag.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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#LI-Onsite