Assistant Project Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid the project team in managing internal and external engineering teams, including multi-trade engineering coordination and shop drawing review.
• Estimate, budget, and write proposals.
• Understand contracts and contractual scopes.
• Plan and schedule, including short-term interval scheduling of various crafts.
• Manage materials, equipment, tools, information, and subcontractors on each job.
• Procure materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Control costs (internal accounting system, change orders, etc.).
• Ensure quality and performance.
• Communicate with general contractors, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Support start-up, commissioning, and owner training.
• Assist the project team in managing field crews.
• Promote safety awareness, training, and promotion.
• Administer warranties.
• Market and promote the entire company.
• Practice and promote company values and operational procedures.
• Mentor and develop co-ops.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or building construction; or equivalent business management degree with a focus on construction or engineering and 1-2 years of project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systems; or a minimum of 5+ years of internal experience working with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in the office or the field.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands; respect from subordinates, peers, customers, and supervisors; willingness to sacrifice short-term gain for long-term results and accomplishment; detail-oriented; ability to multitask; strong desire to provide excellent customer service; high sense of urgency; highly motivated to achieve; genuine passion for the company and the industry; good mechanical aptitude; self-starter, able to work well as part of a team and independently; ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals; ability to reason through and solve problems; ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks; ability to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines; ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance; exceptional work ethic, uphold company values, and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others; professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust; ability to read and understand drawings: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil, structural.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry.
• Two years of experience managing mechanical work.
• Strong business acumen (entrepreneurship counts).
• Knowledge of account management (managing multiple customers).
• Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements like hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• The work environment involves exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.