Assistant Project Manager

AIREKO Companies; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIREKO Companies is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist Plan and oversee construction projects. You will coordinate compliance with local authorities, develop labor plans, and produce project drawings.

You will act as the site quarterback and main client contact during construction, ensuring smooth execution and proactive communication. Ideal candidates have a mechanical/construction engineering background, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and are fully bilingual in Spanish and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or construction engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of experience in increasingly responsible construction management positions with people management.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor with superintendents and clients; act as primary site contact.
• Manage subcontractors (HVAC controls, insulation, test & balance, ductwork).
• Plan and execute with Operations teams; assist in purchasing and labor needs.
• Hold site safety meetings and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain daily activity logs and report site data to the Project Manager.
• Oversee logistics and communication with customers, authorities, and utilities.
• Create and update project drawings as needed; ensure client satisfaction.
• Interact with clients to deliver exceptional service and go-green initiatives.
• Support the site team with ongoing coordination requirements.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Construction project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or construction engineering

Tools

BAS systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will be working directly with our Project Managers to assist in the planning and oversight of our projects. In this position, you will be expected to coordinate compliance efforts with local governing authorities, develop and maintain project labor plans and produce and update project drawings. The APM will serve as the quarterback for the site work and be the main point of contact with the client during the construction phase.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating labor with our superintendents and clients is a key function
• Manages sub-contractors. (HVAC Controls, Insulation, Test & Balance, sheet metal construction & ductwork)
• Work directly with our Operations teams in the planning and execution of projects
• Responsible for holding site safety meetings, follow established safety rules and regulations, and maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Responsible for onsite management of all sub-contractors and 3rd party labor
• Assist in the coordination of purchasing and labor needs for projects
• Responsible for keeping a daily activity log and reporting site data to the Project Manager
• Manage logistics and communication as required with customer, local government, and utility
• Assist in the creation and updating of project drawings
• Interacts with clients and provides exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations
• Work with a smart, exciting group to help customers save money and go green!
• Additional duties required as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Engineering from an accredited university
• 3 to 5 years of experience in increasingly responsible construction management positions and employee management skills have been emphasized
• Fully bilingual (Spanish/English) is required
• Round experience in the installation and maintenance of industrial utilities such as chillers, air handling units, BAS systems, cooling towers, process, and water pumps, plumbing and piping construction/ installations, proven project accounting management

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