Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Location: San Antonio, TX

About Dalgleish Construction

Founded in 1981 in Austin, Texas, Dalgleish Construction brings architectural visions to life through craftsmanship and collaboration. We specialize in high-end residential projects that demand precision, artistry, and an unwavering respect for design. Every home we build reflects a relentless commitment to quality and lasting relationships.

We are looking for the most talented people in the industry—those who thrive at the intersection of the art and science of building, who find joy in the process, and who are energized by doing what others consider impossible.

At Dalgleish, we are guided by core principles that define how we work and why we excel: we Sweat the Details to elevate every decision and finish, Seek to Serve by honoring the trust placed in us, Do Hard Things by thriving on challenges, and Leverage the Lessons by learning from every experience to continually improve. These values aren’t slogans—they are lived out daily in the way we build, collaborate, and grow.

Let us tell you more about the opportunity to work with this great team!

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will support the lead Project Manager and Field Team on a high-profile custom residential project in San Antonio. This role is ideal for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and technical skills. The APM will play a key role in coordinating subcontractor documentation, processing project financials, managing construction documentation in Procore, and ensuring streamlined execution through proactive organization and reporting.

The APM is not expected to take on every task independently but will work in close collaboration with the Project Manager to drive progress across multiple fronts. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible project and grow within a team that values initiative, precision, and partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Maintain and continuously improve the organization of all project documentation within Procore, ensuring that drawings, schedules, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and photos are clearly linked, current, and easy to navigate for the entire project team.
• Standardize file naming conventions and audit RFIs, submittals, and schedules for completeness.

Financial & Contract Support

• Work with PM to issue subcontracts with clarity of scope and confirm subcontractor compliance prior to start of work.
• Assist in invoice review, coding, and processing
• Support development and processing of monthly change orders and client billing, including reconciliation with budget line items and assisting the Project Manager in tracking project financial health.

Communication: Meetings & Reporting

• Prepare and distribute consistent meeting notes and action items for all project meetings, including client and rep/designer check-ins.
• Track weekly jobsite progress, photo documentation, material delays, and trade activity in weekly reports.
• Create and maintain summary logs for RFIs, ASIs, and Submittals, cross-referenced with relevant drawings and scopes.

Procurement & Quality Oversight

• Research lead times, substitutions, and compliance for material procurement.
• Track delivery and on-site storage of critical materials.
• Assist in monitoring installation quality and creating/following up on punch list items.
• Support field team by flagging deviations from specs/plans and proactively communicating potential issues.
• Assist in the execution of assigned scopes of work on the jobsite, with opportunities for hands-on learning and future growth in field and project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction (preference for residential), ideally in an APM, Project Engineer, or Administrator role.
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam. (required)
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, proactive mindset with a “How can I help?” attitude.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates well across teams.
• Growth-oriented, curious, and always looking to improve personally and professionally
• Willingness to take on tough challenges with grit and determination—we value those who “Do Hard Things” and push projects forward with pride.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant experience.