Assistant Project Manager

Harris; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 62,549 - 93,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Rayville, Louisiana to provide management support throughout HVAC construction phases. This role includes ensuring project standards, budgets, and deadlines are met while promoting safety compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with strong communication skills and at least 2 years of experience in the building and construction industry.

Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of knowledge/experience in the building and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute contract documents and shop drawings.
• Assist in drafting and tracking RFIs.
• Attend field coordination meetings and distribute notes.
• Administer project closeout documentation.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Construction documents comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Estimating skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field

Job description

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support throughout all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained. You will also manage safety compliance and foster a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and distribute contract documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, construction bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members.
• Distribute and log all related project activities.
• Assist in drafting, submitting, and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes.
• Assist in the administration of project‑specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Administer and update progress drawings and as‑built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.

Scope of Work Support

• Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to the original scope of work.

Procurement Support

• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.

Safety Compliance

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assist in site safety compliance.

Estimation

• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.

Job Costing and Labor Tracking / Productivity

• Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of knowledge/experience in the building and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles.
• Understanding of business administration and management principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication in a team environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan.

Salary Range

$62,549.35 - $93,824.03

Equal Opportunity Employer

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