Assistant Project Manager - HVAC

Position Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager - HVAC, you'll support the successful execution of commercial HVAC and integrated mechanical projects by assisting the Project Manager in coordinating activities, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, while focusing on HVAC system design, installation, and performance. This role contributes to delivering high-performance, sustainable mechanical outcomes for clients in commercial and critical environments across any of our operating companies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing HVAC-related projects, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, ductwork, piping, and integration with building infrastructure.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, milestones, and resource allocation using industry-standard tools.
• Track project costs, prepare cost projections, monitor budgets, and assist in identifying and managing variances, change orders, or value engineering opportunities.
• Cook up with internal teams (field technicians, engineers, installers, subcontractors), vendors, and clients to ensure timely procurement, submittals, approvals, fabrication, and installation of HVAC equipment and components.
• Monitor project progress through regular site visits, report on status, risks, issues, safety compliance, and performance metrics to the Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Aid in quality control/assurance processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications, company standards, codes (e.g., ASHRAE, IMC), regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Help manage documentation, including contracts, RFIs, change requests, submittals, as-built drawings, and project close-out packages.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation efforts related to HVAC scope, equipment performance, technical integration, and project delivery.
• Support client communication, attend progress meetings, and provide updates on HVAC system status, commissioning, and performance.
• Participate in project handover, system startup/commissioning support, testing/balancing coordination, and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in project coordination, assistant project management, or field/operations roles within HVAC, mechanical contracting, construction, or related industries. Recent graduates with engineering or construction management degrees who have relevant experience or strong interest in commercial HVAC are encouraged to apply.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; OSHA 10/30-hour certification encouraged (company support provided).

Physical Demands

Primarily office-based with frequent job-site visits; ability to walk active construction sites, climb ladders/stairs, lift light materials (plans, laptop), and travel regionally as needed. Work Environment/Safety: Professional office with hybrid options and active construction sites; exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, heights; must adhere to OSHA regulations, conduct hazard identification, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots) on sites—safety is our top priority and non-negotiable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None (this role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but requires close collaboration with project managers, field teams, and other departments; may involve guiding or mentoring junior staff or interns as needed).

Modigent Overview

Modigent is a national leader delivering next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions through our family of specialized brands in HVAC, plumbing, and controls systems. With a strong coast-to-coast presence and extensive service capabilities, we empower customers, communities, and our over 1,500 team members to thrive with sustainable, efficient commercial building services. As part of our team, you'll contribute to thoughtful innovation and our people-first culture rooted in service, collaboration, and integrity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Modigent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Third-Party Recruitment Policy

Modigent and its wholly-owned operating companies will not pay any fees for candidate introductions, resumes, or placements from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms without a prior, signed recruitment agreement specifically authorizing submission for a designated position. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions will not obligate Modigent to any payment, and we reserve the right to pursue and hire such candidates without liability. Agencies are requested to refrain from contacting hiring managers directly; all inquiries and submissions must go through our Talent Acquisition team.