Assistant Project Manager - HVAC | On-Site Budget & Schedule

Cooltrace International Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooltrace Corporation in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead HVAC construction projects from planning through completion. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews to keep projects on time, on budget, and up to the company’s quality standards.

The role requires a 3+ year track record in commercial construction, strong communication and software skills, and willingness to travel about 25% across South Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Experience with on-site operations and coordinating with owners, architects, and subs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day on-site construction operations for commercial HVAC projects.
• Supervise field workers and subcontractors on site.
• Coordinate contractual requirements, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Perform job cost analysis and track costs to keep projects within budget.
• Support submittal and RFI process with A/E team.
• Maintain project documentation and monthly reporting.
• Attend and facilitate weekly meetings with owners' reps and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedule adherence and flag deviations early.
• Adapt to varying project scopes across hospitality, retail, and government sectors.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Cooltrace Corporation in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead HVAC construction projects from planning through completion. You will work with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews to keep projects on time, on budget, and up to the company’s quality standards.

The role requires a 3+ year track record in commercial construction, strong communication and software skills, and willingness to travel about 25% across South Florida.