Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (Mechanical) for a large-scale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on coordinating plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical piping activities on site, with cross-functional collaboration among project stakeholders.

The position requires 2–5 years in commercial/industrial construction and a background in mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial or industrial construction experience.
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of commercial plumbing, HVAC, mechanical piping, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, or construction cost tracking.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with daily coordination and execution of plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects on schedule.
• Support installations involving chilled water piping, condenser water systems, hydronic piping, domestic water, drainage, and HVAC equipment.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Track project schedules, labor productivity, material deliveries, equipment procurement, and installation progress.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and subcontractor coordination.
• Support BIM/VDC coordination and help resolve mechanical installation conflicts.
• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, flushing, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with punch lists, as-built drawings, turnover documentation, and project closeout.

Skills

Construction experience

Assistant PM

Mechanical systems

Blueprint reading

Scheduling

Excel proficiency

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt/ME

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM/VDC

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical | Cedar Rapids, IA

Pay: $42–$48 per hour

Per Diem: $150/ day, if all hours are worked

Specialty: Plumbing, HVAC & Mechanical Piping

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support plumbing and HVAC construction on a large-scale data center project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This is an opportunity for a mechanical construction professional with experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, or industrial construction to help deliver complex, mission-critical infrastructure.

You'll work alongside project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field leadership to coordinate schedules, materials, subcontractors, project documentation, and costs.

Data center construction experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with solid commercial or industrial mechanical construction backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Project Manager with daily coordination and execution of plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects on schedule.
• Support installations involving chilled water piping, condenser water systems, hydronic piping, domestic water, drainage, and HVAC equipment.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documents.
• Track project schedules, labor productivity, material deliveries, equipment procurement, and installation progress.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring, forecasting, and subcontractor coordination.
• Support BIM/VDC coordination and help resolve mechanical installation conflicts.
• Coordinate inspections, pressure testing, flushing, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with punch lists, as-built drawings, turnover documentation, and project closeout.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commercial or industrial construction experience.
• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar construction management professional.
• Working knowledge of commercial plumbing, HVAC, mechanical piping, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, or construction cost tracking.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience with chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, chiller plants, or large-scale mechanical installations.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms.
• Experience with BIM/VDC coordination, mechanical prefabrication, and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Candidates with mechanical field leadership experience who are transitioning into project management are also encouraged to apply.

Why It's Worth It

• Competitive hourly pay: $42–$48 per hour.
• Per diem: $150, contingent on working all required hours.
• Opportunity to gain experience on a large-scale, mission-critical data center construction project.
• Exposure to complex HVAC, plumbing, chilled water, and cooling infrastructure systems.
• Hands‑on involvement in scheduling, procurement, cost management, and mechanical project coordination.
• Opportunity to build experience toward Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions.

Location & Schedule

This is a project-based construction position requiring work at the assigned jobsite. Candidates must be comfortable working in active construction environments and coordinating with field leadership.

Extended hours or weekend work may be required based on project schedules. Travel or relocation to project locations may be required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.