Assistant Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bonus plan

Job summary

Harris Company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support HVAC construction projects from initiation to closeout. You will manage documentation, coordinate with teams, and assist in RFIs, procurement, and safety programs to ensure schedule, budget and quality are met.

Ideal candidates will have a 2+ year background in construction and a Bachelor’s in a related field, with strong reading of drawings and team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in building and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize project documents, drawings and RFIs.
• Attend field meetings and distribute meeting notes.
• Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and responses.
• Support project costing and labor tracking in accounting software.
• Help maintain safety compliance and site safety practices.
• Coordinate with suppliers to estimate projects and track procurement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Mechanical systems

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Construction

Tools

Estimating software

Accounting software

Job description

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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.