Assistant Project Manager - HVAC

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing HVAC-related projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, milestones, and resource allocation.
• 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, 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.
• Assist in quality control/assurance processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications, company standards, codes, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, assistant project management, or field/operations roles within HVAC, mechanical contracting, construction, or related industries.
• Familiarity with commercial HVAC systems (e.g., chillers, boilers, air handlers, VAV systems, rooftop units, piping/ductwork) and integration with building envelopes or other trades preferred.
• Understanding of project management principles, including scheduling, cost control, procurement, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word); experience with project management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, Bluebeam, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required and work in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of sustainable HVAC practices, energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, energy modeling), and critical environment technologies (e.g., healthcare, data centers).
• Experience in commercial construction or service environments (e.g., healthcare, education, municipal, industrial).
• OSHA 10/30 certification or relevant safety training in construction/mechanical fields.
• Commitment to Modigent's values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and employee growth.

Pay

Modigent offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a growing national platform dedicated to advancing mechanical and sustainable solutions.

Schedule

We are flexible about working hours and can accommodate a variety of schedules to fit your needs. Please let us know if you have any preferences during the application process.