Assistant Project Manager

R.S. Harritan & Company, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R.S. Harritan & Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Construction in Newport News, VA. The role supports the Project Manager and team on commercial construction projects, focusing on on-time and on-budget delivery, safety, and quality across piping, sheet metal fabrication, and equipment erection.

The position requires a collaborative candidate with strong communication, scheduling, and document control skills to manage project scope, subcontractors, and field coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; familiarity with mechanical/plumbing/construction concepts is a plus.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and contract language.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in driving project flow from inception to completion.
• Support safety and field teams to maintain a safe work environment.
• Review contracts, submittals, RFI’s, change orders and document control.
• Maintain central document control and ensure proper distribution of drawings to field.
• Assist with scheduling and values/billing formats per contract documents.
• Support project schedules, delivery dates, and manpower planning.
• Prepare and track equipment and subcontractor procurement and delivery notices.
• Assist with commissioning, closeout, and project turnover documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

PM Software

Job description

About Us

We are aleading industrial construction firm that specializes in the manufacture and installation of process and utility piping systems as well as custom sheet metal fabrication. Whether for large-scale projects involving heavy machinery or small-scale jobs handling delicate instruments, we have the capabilities to deliver a variety of duct, chute, piping, and structural steel fabrication and installation along with equipment setting and erection.

Job Summary

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Location: Newport News, VA

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

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

ABOUT US:R.S. Harritan is a leading industrial construction firm, specializing in the manufacturing and installation of process and utility piping systems, custom sheet metal fabrication, including installation of ducts and chutes, structural steel fabrication and installation, as well as equipment setting and erection.

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.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

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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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we 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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