Assistant Project Manager

hardycorp; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hardy Corporation is looking for a professional in Huntsville, AL, for project execution in the HVAC and Plumbing sector. The role involves assisting with bidding, managing subcontractors, and providing high-quality communication with customers.

Ideal candidates have an Associates degree in engineering and experience in commercial construction. Hardy offers extensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting.
• Understanding of construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Experience with design‑build, preconstruction activities, and design‑assist.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project execution and issue resolution.
• Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
• Provide high-quality customer and subcontractor communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Education

Associates degree or higher in engineering, building science, or a related field

Tools

Procore

Plangrid

Microsoft Project

Job description

Do you want to have a key role in one of the largest HVAC and Plumbing companies in Alabama? Do you like to engage with customers to understand their needs and seek solutions for them? Are you capable of leveraging the insight of others to solve difficult problems?

Hardy Corporation

Hardy Corporation is a large, family‑owned business, based in Birmingham, AL. The company has been installing excellence in commercial HVAC and Plumbing since 1943. Hardy follows the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Below are some of the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits of the position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and these may change over time.

Core Values

• Trustworthy
• Positive Work Ethic
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project execution and issue resolution.
• Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
• Provide high-quality customer and subcontractor communications.
• Ongoing professional development and mastery of Hardy processes.

• Review drawings/specs to flag unusual requirements; manage submittals and keep partners current on latest documents.
• Create project change orders with Project Manager guidance.
• Coordinate and attend job start and profit projection meetings; run starts for projects you manage.
• Attend job sites and profit projection meetings and drive follow-ups.
• Input and update manpower; maintain manpower chart; manage schedules for assigned scopes.
• Choose subcontractors and vendors; write subcontracts and purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Shadow/train on invoice approval and profit projections; approve invoices and update projections.
• Coordinate subs to complete scope; perform site visits; complete job review checklists; resolve pre-job issues with the team.
• Manage assigned projects with Project Manager oversight.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in engineering, building science, or a related field preferred.

• Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting, or combination of education and experience a plus.
• Experience with design‑build, preconstruction activities, and design‑assist a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction documents, plans and specifications a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead project teams with limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with pull planning, Procore, Plangrid, Microsoft Project, or other construction software a plus.
• Must live within 45 miles of Birmingham or be willing to relocate within similar radius.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays