Assistant Project Manager

EMCOR Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent mechanical contracting firm in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in overseeing commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Responsibilities include assisting with project documentation, ensuring safety compliance, and driving project flow. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years related experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project flow from inception to completion.
• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Assist with project document control including insurance, bonding, permits.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead people

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or Mechanical Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Project management/document control software

Job description

About Us

We are a mechanical contractor with construction experience encompassing a diverse range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories. Our mission is to deliver best‑in‑class mechanical systems through engineering, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of innovation and safety.

Job Summary

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43137

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Full‑Time / Exempt

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

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.

Other duties will be assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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. Attend walk‑throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, 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 required.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade supervisor.
• 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. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as‑builts from field; request CAD from VDC team.
• 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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

• Minimum 3 – 5 years related experience in construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

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

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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