Assistant Project Manager

About the role

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services. UMEC specializes in mechanical construction and energy services for various industries including semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs.
• Aid in project document control, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI's, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Distribute correct drawings to the field.
• Create schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request purchase orders for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipate delivery dates.
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety (toolbox talks and weekly walk-throughs).
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
• P.M. will finalize CO pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempts to maximize profit on COs.
• Absolutely ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Aid field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 3 - 5 years work-related experience in the Mechanical Construction Industry; High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
• Required Attributes: Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values; self-motivation and efficiency in a fast-paced environment; excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills; high standards of quality with attention to detail; ability to manage and supervise personnel; ability to build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
• Physical Demands: Regularly sit, see, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds; navigate around job site locations.