Assistant Project Manager

FTI; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

FTI in Opelika, Alabama is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Construction / Mechanical to support project managers from bid stage through project completion on mechanical construction builds. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with 10–20% travel.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 6 am–6 pm. Responsibilities include coordinating with project management on long‑lead materials, tracking milestones,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of construction, mechanical or manufacturing experience preferred.
• 10–20% travel required.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager from bid stage through project completion.
• Coordinate with project management to release and track long-lead materials to keep projects on time and budget.
• Interface with vendors to ensure submittal timelines and equipment delivery.
• Assist in scheduling to create milestones and labor breakout details.
• Participate in weekly project meetings to communicate needs and status.

Skills

Assistant Project Manager skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Construction / Mechanical

Assistant Project Managers, under the guidance of the Project or Group Manager, are responsible for providing general management for mechanical construction builds/projects. The Assistant Project Manager provides support to the Project Manager or Group Manager, as well as being a resource to the production team when questions arise.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1–2 years of construction, mechanical or manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Travel: 10–20%.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Project Manager from bid stage through completion as needed.
• Interact with Project Management to ensure long‑lead material (electrical gear, mechanical gear, fabrication, etc.) is released and tracked to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Contact vendors to ensure timelines are met for submittals and mechanical equipment delivery.
• Participate in scheduling activities to create milestones and production labor breakouts.
• Participate in weekly project‑specific sync meetings to help communicate project needs and track project and team members’ status.
• Interact with internal and external customers (production, VSL, customers and general contractors) to ensure proper job progress and support and encourage safe behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benefits

We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Regular/full‑time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, among others.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.