Assistant Project Manager - Program Management (North Texas Region)
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LocationUS-TX-Fort Worth
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live8h ago
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience required.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multi-discipline project team environment.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP), or related is a plus.
Travel to the project location may be required; travel expected to be about 50% of overall time.
Skills
Microsoft Office
About the role
Burns & McDonnell is proud to be the market leader in providing program management services to the utility industry. Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for our North Texas Region.
The APM will assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project. The APM will maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include:
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Support Project Management Teams plan, execute and monitor projects through all stages, including siting, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction oversight, and closeout.
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Manage Contractors’ submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
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Verify Contractor compliance including quality, safety, environmental, environmental, and material management programs.
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Execute contracts including change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
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Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
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Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
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Close out contract and project documentation.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience required.
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Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
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Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP), or related is a plus.
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
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High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
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Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner’s, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
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Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
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Travel to the project location may be required depending on client and responsibilities. Travel is expected to be about 50% of overall time.
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About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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