Assistant Construction Manager, Transmission & Distribution

Job title: Assistant Construction Manager (Transmission & Distribution) Client: Myticas Consulting Location: Houston, Texas, United States - On-Site with 75–100% travel to client sites Contract type: Direct-hire, Full-time Contract duration: Permanent Salary:

About The Role

Myticas Consulting is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager (Transmission & Distribution) to support a leading power and industrial infrastructure organization. Based out of Houston with 75–100% travel to client sites, you will work on complex Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and construction management projects across transmission & distribution and related industrial markets.

In this role, you’ll assist senior Project and Construction Managers with day-to-day field execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, and documentation. You’ll contribute to high-impact projects across aviation, commercial building, power generation, oil & gas, process, water, and other infrastructure sectors, gaining broad exposure and growth opportunities in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build strong client relationships and support proposal and project-related client interface
• Assist in developing and implementing project execution, quality, safety & health, subcontracting, staffing, organization, and procurement plans
• Support negotiation, approval, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and related commercial documentation
• Help plan and execute site mobilization and demobilization, secure required permits, and support bidder registration and pre-qualification
• Prepare RFPs, support scope of work development, and participate in bid, selection, and award processes for subcontractors and client contractors
• Support implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change management
• Assist with project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project setup/closeout, and field progress tracking
• Work with field operations and craft HR to staff projects appropriately, and support labor/equipment costing, estimating, forecasting, and earned value tracking
  
  

Requirements

• Must be based within a commutable distance of Houston, Texas, USA, or willing to relocate there before the start date
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in assistant/field/project engineering or construction management roles on commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or clearly equivalent construction experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to travel 75–100% to client project sites
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets employer driving requirements
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Multi-year on-site construction or program management experience in transmission & distribution, power, oil & gas, industrial, aviation, transportation, water, or similar sectors
• Experience with construction project management tools (e.g., scheduling, cost control, or document control software)
• Prior exposure to EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) or other large capital construction projects
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.