Assistant Project Manager (Mechanical)

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day coordination of mechanical trade contractors, ensuring alignment with project schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Support management of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout with increasing responsibility for mechanical scopes and trade coordination.
Coordinate mechanical systems integration with other MEP trades, structural, and architectural elements to ensure constructability and design intent are maintained.
Assist in coordination between project architects, mechanical engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams to support timely issue resolution.
Support procurement and mechanical subcontractor buyout activities, including bid coordination, scope review, subcontractor evaluations, award recommendations, and insurance compliance.
Manage mechanical trade contractor documentation and workflows including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and change order process, ensuring timely follow-through and accurate project records.
Support project cost tracking and change management processes for mechanical scopes, including monthly pay application reviews, change order evaluations, and cost reporting.
Coordinate mechanical material procurement schedules, equipment submittals, and trade sequencing with the overall project schedule.
Support commissioning activities for mechanical systems, including startup coordination, testing and balancing, and owner training.
Identify opportunities to improve mechanical scope cost efficiency, constructability, quality, and schedule performance.
Actively contribute to a collaborative and respectful team culture while continuously developing professional knowledge of mechanical systems and project management practices.
Complete assigned safety education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent trade experience
• 3–5 years of general construction experience required, with demonstrated exposure to mechanical systems and MEP coordination
• Demonstrated ability to manage mechanical trade scopes independently, including submittals, RFIs, cost tracking, and scheduling updates
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Procore, Building Connected, Plan Grid, Textura, eBuilder, Microsoft Suite, or similar platforms strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain within designated timeframe

Benefits

Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Overview

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side. Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.

About the Role

Related Midwest, through its vertically integrated general contracting entity, LR Contracting, is seeking a motivated construction professional for an intermediate project management role with a focus on mechanical systems. This role supports large, complex projects or portfolios of smaller projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation projects. This role is designed to apply and expand knowledge of the construction process with a specific emphasis on mechanical trade coordination, systems integration, and MEP-related project execution. This position supports project execution with increased responsibility and independence, including coordination of preconstruction activities, estimating, scheduling, logistics, cost tracking, financial reporting, contract administration, and field operations. This person will contribute to the successful execution of projects under the guidance of senior project leadership.