Austin’s construction sector is experiencing sustained growth across commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use development, driving consistent demand for experienced Assistant Project Managers who can bridge field operations and office management. Amundson Group specializes in filling these critical mid-level roles with candidates who have both technical construction knowledge and the organizational discipline to support project delivery.
What Amundson Group does for Assistant Project Manager hiring in Austin
Amundson Group conducts retained searches for Assistant Project Manager positions across Austin’s construction ecosystem. Rather than posting a job and hoping for applicants, we actively identify, vet, and present pre-screened candidates matched to your company’s size, project type, and culture. Our process combines deep industry knowledge with AI-assisted candidate screening, allowing us to evaluate communication skills, technical competency, and fit at scale before any conversation with your team.
Assistant Project Manager positions in Austin typically carry a base salary range of $70,000 to $95,000, depending on experience, construction background (commercial vs. civil vs. multifamily), and the complexity of projects you’re managing. Candidates with 2-5 years of field or office experience, and those holding a degree in construction management or engineering, command the higher end. Our Salary Guide is updated quarterly with real placement data from across our national network, offering transparent benchmarks for competitive hiring.
We handle candidate sourcing, background verification, reference checks, and interview coordination, freeing your team to focus on final decision-making and onboarding. For roles at this level, we typically present 3-5 qualified candidates within 2-3 weeks of engagement.
Austin’s construction market, what’s driving demand for Assistant Project Managers
Austin has established itself as a major construction hub in the South-Central US, with a diverse portfolio spanning corporate office and tech campus development, multifamily residential, hospitality, healthcare, and increasingly, industrial and data-center projects. The city’s population and economic growth trajectory continue to fuel building activity, even as market cycles shift.
Assistant Project Managers are essential to this environment because they shoulder the day-to-day coordination work: schedule tracking, subcontractor communication, document management, safety compliance support, and field reporting. Larger general contractors and specialized trade firms both compete for talent in this role, and turnover can be high if candidates are not well-matched to project dynamics, company culture, or growth potential. Austin’s talent market is competitive, and passive candidates with strong construction fundamentals often receive multiple offers.
The transition from field roles (carpenter, foreman, crew lead) or from junior project engineer positions into Assistant PM is a natural career path, and many of our placements reflect professionals ready to step into broader coordination and leadership responsibilities.
Assistant Project Manager salary in Austin (2026)
Base salary for an Assistant Project Manager in Austin ranges from $70,000 to $95,000 annually as of 2026, with significant variation based on experience, company size, and project scope. A candidate with 2-3 years of relevant construction background will typically start near $70,000 to $78,000, while someone with 5+ years, a construction management degree, or specialized experience (e.g., heavy highway, data-center, healthcare) may command $85,000 to $95,000 or higher.
Benefits packages, health insurance, vehicle allowance, per diem on certain projects, professional development support, often add 15-25% to total compensation. Check our Salary Guide for sector-specific benchmarks and regional comparisons across our placement data.
Why Austin construction companies work with Amundson Group
Speed matters in construction recruiting. A vacant Assistant PM role creates a cascade of delays: the Project Manager stretches thin, schedules slip, and safety communication weakens. We move fast because we maintain an active, pre-vetted network of 90,000+ construction professionals built through 1,200+ placements and referrals across heavy civil, site development, data center, rail, tunnels, and wastewater verticals.
Our AI-assisted screening process also saves time. We evaluate hundreds of applications using consistent, objective criteria, identifying top communication skills, relevant experience, and cultural fit, before any candidate interviews with you. This reduces interview burden and improves placement quality.
Austin contractors and staffing partners also value our sector expertise. We understand the difference between a strong Assistant PM for a site development project versus a heavy highway project, and we know which candidates thrive in high-growth firms versus stable, established shops. That specificity leads to longer placements and better retention.
Hire a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Austin
Ready to fill an Assistant Project Manager role in Austin? Contact Amundson Group to discuss your needs. We’ll outline our search process, timeline, and candidate approach in a brief conversation, no obligation. Alternatively, explore current open positions in the Austin market.
More from Amundson Group: our Austin construction recruiting page and our Texas construction recruiting guide.