Assistant Project Manager

Sobieski Inc.; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan

Free training

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in Newark, DE is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager for our Mechanical Construction Division. You will support the Project Manager, track project progress, and help manage budgets, timelines, and client expectations.

The role offers competitive pay with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with related experience in construction.
• 1–3 years direct project experience in construction.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and PM software.
• Familiarity with financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager to keep projects on budget and on schedule.
• Act as liaison between general contractor, general manager, and superintendents.
• Generate reports tracking project progress and profitability metrics.
• Process change orders and bill for work performed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate material ordering and delivery to meet timelines.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil eng., mechanical eng., electrical eng., construction management, or architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Spitfire

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

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Active - Full-time Regular full-time Newark, DE, US 1 Attachments

18 days ago Requisition ID: 3391

Location: Newark, DE

Division: Mechanical Commercial Construction

J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. of Newark, DE is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Project Manager for our Mechanical Construction Division. Are you interested in a career with a growing company and supportive team? Would you like to work for a company that can offer you a combination of private-industry and rate jobs for more stable employment? If so, please read on!

This project management job earns a competitive salary starting rate, depending on experience, plus bonus potential. We also offer excellent benefits, including a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan, free training, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right project management opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT J.F. SOBIESKI MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

J.F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a $100-million mechanical contracting company that serves Delaware, southeastern PA, Cecil County, Maryland, and VA markets. We are the largest mechanical contractor in the tri-state area. We do commercial installations of HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and fire protection. We believe in three core values that have made our company successful: integrity in every decision we make, treating all team members like family, and courage to always make the right decisions. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong, lasting relationships with our customers.

We acknowledge and value the talents and hard work of our team. Due to their dedication, we proudly offer great pay and benefits. We work as a team with the combined goal to grow as a company into experienced professionals. Which is why we offer unlimited earning potential, exceptional training, and career advancement opportunities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

As an Assistant Project Manager, you are ultimately responsible for supporting the Project Manager and ensuring that projects come in under the estimator's budget while providing support to the project team to exceed client expectations. You act as a liaison between the general contractor, the general manager, and the superintendents. Always on top of things, you generate reports tracking the progress of the project and report findings back to the Project Manager. You process change orders and bill for all work performed timely. You assist in the communication of material ordering, delivery and any challenges that could impact the project's ability to meet contractual timelines.

Prior to commencing work on a project, you assist the Project Manager in evaluating the contractual scope of work. You order the materials needed for project completion in a timely manner. Proactively, you run reports and provide to the Project Manager to ensure that the project timelines and profitability metrics are being met.

Using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you establish strong relationships within the Sobieski teams, General Contractor and other contractors working on the project to promote a Win/Win environment for everyone. Delivering backend support while contributing to a winning team gives you a great sense of accomplishment!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or architecture OR associate degree with equivalent work-related experience
• 1-3 years of direct project experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including their design, architecture, interoperability with other proprietary systems, sequences of operation, networking, and communication methodology
• Knowledge of project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore and Spitfire
• Familiarity with financial accounting systems
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Writer, and Visio
• Valid driver's license

Project management professional (PMP), construction quality control (USACE CQM-C), and OSHA 30 certifications are preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written? Are you organized and detail oriented? Do you have the tenacity to get things done on time and a desire to learn Project Management? If so, you might just be perfect for this Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager position!