Assistant Project Manager

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

• Aid in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Coordinate purchasing, procurement, subcontracts, and submittals, and manage project schedules
• Monitor and direct construction quality and progress on-site, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Manage profit margins for assigned projects
• Foster positive relationships with the project team, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Review and process submittals
• Manage subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews, and issuance of subcontracts
• Monitor and oversee the progress of field and subcontractor schedules
• Issue large purchase orders
• Participate in safety program oversight and conduct job site safety reviews
• Coordinate all job correspondence
• Identify and pursue opportunities for future projects
• Assist in project closeout processes
• Ensure alignment with U.S. Engineering’s core values

Job Scope and Other Information

The scope of work may vary, ranging from managing a single large project to overseeing multiple smaller projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards
• Team orientation and collaborative spirit
• Self-motivation: ability to drive results
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships
• Basic level of business acumen
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions

Physical and/or Travel Demands

• Routine driving to project sites required
• Work in a combination of office and job site environments
• Travel to, temporary assignment, or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor

Benefits and Compensation

• The range for this position has been established at $80,154.00 - $113,218.00 per year
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off.
• An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

Job Posting Details

This position will be posted until July 30, 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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