Assistant Mechanical Project Manager

gpac; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company profit-sharing program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for mechanical construction in the West Kansas City Metro. This full-time role offers a base salary of 75,000–90,000 and exposure to turnkey project execution across HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal disciplines.

You'll work with Project Managers, superintendents, field teams, and vendors, handling RFIs, submittals, procurement, schedules, and cost tracking while growing toward greater project ownership.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant construction experience.
• Experience as Project Engineer or Assistant PM is helpful.
• HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal or other commercial construction experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, equipment tracking, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on material and equipment needs.
• Track equipment, material deliveries, and long-lead items.
• Assist with project schedules and milestones.
• Support change-order documentation and tracking.
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on action items.
• Work with superintendents and field teams to resolve project needs.
• Assist with cost tracking, billing, forecasting, and other financial processes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and mechanical scopes.
• Support commissioning, punch lists, closeout documentation, and project completion.
• Take on increasing project responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Construction experience

Project coordination

Mechanical construction

Drawings familiarity

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

West Kansas City Metro | Full-Time | $75,000-$90,000 Base

A commercial mechanical contractor in the West Kansas City Metro is adding an Assistant Project Manager as newly awarded construction projects move into execution. This is a good opportunity for someone early in their construction career who has gained some project experience and wants to continue developing on the project management side of commercial mechanical construction.

You'll work directly with Project Managers, superintendents, field teams, vendors, and other project partners while gaining exposure to projects from turnover through construction and closeout.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects
• Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, equipment tracking, and project documentation
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on material and equipment needs
• Track equipment, material deliveries, and long-lead items
• Assist with project schedules and upcoming milestones
• Support change-order documentation and tracking
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned action items
• Work closely with superintendents and field teams to help resolve project needs
• Assist with cost tracking, billing, forecasting, and other project financial processes
• Review drawings, specifications, and mechanical scopes
• Support commissioning, punch lists, closeout documentation, and project completion
• Take on increasing project responsibility as experience grows

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant construction experience
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or similar role is helpful
• Mechanical construction experience is preferred, but not required
• Basic understanding of construction drawings, project documentation, and field coordination
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Comfortable communicating with both field and office teams
• Interest in building a long-term career in project management

Candidates with experience in HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, electrical, MEP, general contracting, or other commercial construction environments are encouraged to apply.

A Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree is helpful, but relevant experience will also be considered.

Why This Role

The company has added several significant new construction projects to its backlog and is expanding its project management team ahead of the work.

This position is intended to provide increasing exposure to the technical, field, financial, and operational sides of mechanical construction, with a path toward greater project ownership as you develop.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000-$90,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums for employees and their families
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company profit-sharing program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Full-time, year-round position

Location: West Kansas City Metro

Related titles may include: Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, MEP Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Assistant Construction Manager, or Junior Project Manager.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.