Assistant Project Manager (Lexington, KY)

TP Mechanical; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced assistant project manager to support scheduling, budgeting and field coordination for mechanical projects. You will track costs, manage change orders and communicate with general contractors and site staff to keep projects on track.

The role requires reading blueprints, plumbing knowledge, and strong math/accounting skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, with trade school a plus; valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
• Good math ability and general accounting skills.
• General computer skills and proficiency with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager to ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects.
• Help with billing, change orders, collections, etc. to ensure timely completion.
• Keep the management staff up to date on all project issues.
• Review job cost, job status, manpower and change order reports to provide analysis monthly.
• Attend regular/monthly job cost reviews to reflect project profitability and issues.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with project manager, superintendents, construction managers and GCs.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, admins and other departments via meetings and emails.
• Assist with coordinating manpower and equipment for each job.
• Conduct/attend weekly job-site visits and meetings.
• Assist with job setup and contract review; ensure costs and schedule of values are timely and accurate.
• Generate project manager reports and attend PM meetings.
• Track submittals, generate purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Plumbing knowledge

Math and accounting

General computer skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school a plus

Job description

• Assist project manager to ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects.
• Help with billing, change orders, collections, etc. to ensure timely completion.
• Keep the management staff up to date on all project issues.
• Review job cost, job status, manpower and change order reports to provide analysis on a monthly basis with project manager/project management team.
• Attend regular/monthly job cost reviews to accurately reflect project profitability and status of all project issues.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with project manager, project superintendents, construction managers and General Contractors.
• Communicate effectively with all project managers, administrative assistants and other departments through meetings, memos, e-mails, etc.
• Assist with coordination proper manpower and equipment for each job.
• Conduct/attend weekly job-site visits and job meetings.
• Assist with proper job setup and contract review. Help to ensure that estimated costs and schedule of values are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate project manager reports and attend project management meetings as appropriate.
• For each project: track submittals, generate purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist project manager to ensure proper timelines and all requirements are met for all projects.
• Help with billing, change orders, collections, etc. to ensure timely completion.
• Keep the management staff up to date on all project issues.
• Review job cost, job status, manpower and change order reports to provide analysis on a monthly basis with project manager/project management team.
• Attend regular/monthly job cost reviews to accurately reflect project profitability and status of all project issues.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with project manager, project superintendents, construction managers and General Contractors.
• Communicate effectively with all project managers, administrative assistants and other departments through meetings, memos, e-mails, etc.
• Assist with coordination proper manpower and equipment for each job.
• Conduct/attend weekly job-site visits and job meetings.
• Assist with proper job setup and contract review. Help to ensure that estimated costs and schedule of values are done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate project manager reports and attend project management meetings as appropriate.
• For each project: track submittals, generate purchase orders and negotiate subcontracts and purchases.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience/Qualifications Required:
• Minimum of 5 years Mechanical Industry experience and/or related educational background.
• Prior project management experience a plus.
• Job Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
• Good math ability and general accounting skills.
• General computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education:
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Trade school a plus.
• Physical Requirements:
• Able to walk job sites.
• Capable of climbing off/on equipment and ladders.
• Special Requirements:
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 Certified