Houston’s commercial, multifamily, and heavy infrastructure sectors are expanding rapidly, creating sustained demand for experienced Assistant Project Managers who can support senior leadership on complex jobsites. Amundson Group specializes in connecting Houston’s top builders and contractors with vetted assistant project manager candidates ready to drive project success.
What Amundson Group does for Assistant Project Manager hiring in Houston
Amundson Group operates as a retained construction recruiter, meaning we partner directly with Houston-based general contractors, heavy civil firms, and industrial builders to build custom hiring solutions. Rather than posting job descriptions and waiting for applications, we conduct a proactive search using our proprietary AI-assisted screening process and a deep referral network cultivated over years in the construction sector.
When a Houston contractor engages Amundson Group to fill an Assistant Project Manager role, we begin by understanding the specific project type, company culture, and experience requirements. We then source candidates from our database of pre-screened professionals and through targeted outreach to passive candidates already employed in the market. Our AI tools help us rank candidates by fit, background, and likelihood of long-term success, reducing hiring risk and accelerating time-to-hire.
Assistant Project Manager salaries in Houston typically range from $65,000 to $95,000 base, depending on experience level, project type (commercial vs. heavy highway vs. multifamily), and company size. Senior Assistant Project Managers or those transitioning into full Project Manager roles may command higher salaries, especially in the industrial and energy infrastructure verticals. For detailed market insights and regional comparisons, see our Quarterly Salary Guide.
Houston’s construction market, what’s driving demand for Assistant Project Managers
Houston remains a major hub for commercial construction, heavy civil projects, multifamily development, and energy infrastructure. The city’s population growth, ongoing port and transportation improvements, and continued investment in industrial and refining facilities create consistent demand for construction professionals at all levels.
Assistant Project Managers are critical in this environment because they bridge field operations and senior management. They track schedules, coordinate subcontractors, manage RFIs and change orders, and ensure jobsite safety compliance, all tasks that free up Project Managers to focus on client relations and strategic problem-solving. As Houston’s construction market remains competitive for talent, builders are investing in recruiting and retaining experienced Assistant Project Managers earlier in their career pipeline.
Whether the project type is a commercial office tower, a multifamily complex, a highway expansion, or an industrial facility, the Assistant Project Manager role remains essential. Houston contractors are actively hiring to fill openings and to build bench strength for upcoming 2026-2027 project starts.
Assistant Project Manager salary in Houston (2026)
Based on Amundson Group’s placement activity and industry data, Assistant Project Manager salaries in Houston range from $65,000 to $95,000 base annually as of 2026. Candidates with 3-5 years of field experience, a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, and familiarity with project management software (Procore, Touchplan, etc.) typically fall in the middle-to-upper portion of this range.
Compensation can increase significantly for candidates with specialized experience in high-value sectors such as energy infrastructure, heavy civil, or large multifamily developments. Bonuses, insurance, and retirement benefits vary by firm but are standard in the market. For a comprehensive view of salaries across different construction roles and regions, visit our Salary Guide.
Why Houston construction companies work with Amundson Group
Houston builders and contractors choose Amundson Group because we reduce hiring friction. Rather than managing multiple recruiting vendors or relying on job boards, they work with a single team that understands their sector, knows their market, and has a prequalified candidate pool ready to move quickly.
Our AI-assisted screening process filters candidates by technical competency, cultural fit, and career trajectory, ensuring that interviews focus on the strongest prospects. We also handle background checks, reference calls, and salary negotiation, so your HR and operations teams can concentrate on onboarding.
Long-term, Amundson Group serves as a referral partner. When a Houston firm places an Assistant Project Manager through us and that hire succeeds, we’re the firm they call for their next five openings. Our success is measured in retention and career progression, not transaction volume.
Hire a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Houston
If your Houston-based construction firm is hiring an Assistant Project Manager, contact Amundson Group today to start a retained search. Explore our hiring solutions or browse open construction jobs to see current placements. We’re ready to build your team.
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