Assistant Project Manager

Harris Companies; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short‑Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Harris Companies in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support HVAC construction projects. You will manage document control, RFIs, field meetings, and quality control documentation while assisting with procurement, estimation, and labor tracking in a team environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in the building & construction industry, with strong mechanical systems knowledge and ability to read construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of knowledge/experience of the building & 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.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specs, schedules, RFIs, etc.) to team members.
• Distribute and log all activities for the team.
• Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings and distribute notes.
• Assist in administration of project quality control and compile documentation.
• Administer/update progress and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation (OM manuals, startup reports, owner training, punch lists).
• Assist in identification, tracking and reporting of scope changes.
• Maintain equipment procurement logs and rentals.
• Perform site walkthroughs and assist in safety compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects using estimating software.
• Track labor productivity in accounting software.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Mechanical systems

Reading drawings

Team communication

Interpersonal skills

Business basics

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description:

The purpose of your role as an Assistant Project Manager

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

Document Control

• Review, organize and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
• Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Administer/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 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.

What we're looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of knowledge/experience of the building & 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
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range:

$65,392.51 - $98,088.76

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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