Assistant Project Manager

SLI Group, Inc. / Design-Build Construction

Houston Based, Projects Across Texas

SLI Group, Inc. is seeking Assistant Project Managers to support our growing protfolio of fire stations, schools, financial institutions, churches, retail centers, and commercial facilities across Texas.

SLI has been delivering design-build projects since 1976. We are entering a major growth phase with significant work scheduled for 2026 and beyond. This role is ideal for a motivated construction professional who wants exposure to the full lifecycle of design-build projects and a clear path to Project Manager.

SLI Group, Inc. is a Texas-based design-build construction firm specializing in fire stations, schools, banks, and commercial facilities. We work statewide, with a strong presence in the Houston area.

Since 1976, we have built our reputation on:

• High-quality construction and attention to detail
• Long-term client relationships
• Protecting our client's interests as if they were our own
• Treating our team members, clients, and subcontractors with the same level of professionalism and respect

We believe strong projects are built on disciplined execution, accountability, and strong friendships.

This position provides involvement from the earliest design discussions through construction completion. Assistant Project Managers at SLI are not limited to administrative support. They are engaged in preconstruction, design coordination, budgeting, and project execution.

You will gain experience in the complete design-build process.

• Assist during early project development and design phases
• Support budgeting, estimating, coordination, and design review
• Support Project Managers in managing $2M to $10M commercial construction projects
• Track submittals, RFI's, procurement, and long-lead items
• Assist with contract administration and change order management
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners
• Monitor budgets and assist with cost control
• Prepare and organize construction projects updates for Board and Owner presentations
• Assist in preparing executive-level schedule and budget summaries
• Prepare meeting agendas and document meeting minutes
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

This position is execution focused. We are looking for someone organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards.

• 2 to 5 years of commercial construction experience preferred
• Experience in design-build or public projects is a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Clear path to Project Manager
• Exposure to complex civic and institutional projects
• Involvement from initial design through project completion
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Leadership mentorship and long-term growth opportunity
• A culture built on accountability, quality, and mutual respect

SLI Group, Inc. works statewide. While many projects are located in the Houston area, candidates must be willing to occasionally travel as needed to project sites throughout Texas to support preconstruction efforts, including pre-bid meetings, subcontract outreach, and early design coordination.