Assistant Project Manager

The Poole and Kent Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the project team in driving construction projects from inception to completion. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while fostering a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality, and contribute to a variety of exciting projects in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in mechanical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in overseeing construction projects.
• Assist with project documentation and schedule management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

OSHA Safety Standards

Document Control

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)

Location: Ashburn, VA 43137

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri.

ABOUT US: The Poole and Kent Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. Poole and Kent is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

SUMMARY: The Assistant Project Manager assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by supporting the Project Manager and project team, which are responsible for overseeing, and directing assigned commercial construction projects taking appropriate actions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and with defined resources. The Project Engineer along with the project management team will ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Include the following. Other duties will be assigned.

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Support the Project Manager, Safety, and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, subcontractors' certificates of insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as directed.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Support in the obtaining and assembly of documentation for the project relating to operation and maintenance manuals.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. Project Manager will finalize change order pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in commissioning process and closeout of project.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
• Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by the contractual requirements is required.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel to the assigned project site is required.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the mechanical, plumbing, and/or industrial HVAC discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, business administration or related field
• Familiarity with a wide variety of field concepts, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safety standards.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
• Familiarity with local market is desirable.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• 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

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Must demonstrate technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general and subcontractors, and suppliers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to commute to field locations.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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