Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Harris; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Bonus Plan

Job summary

Harris is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a Detroit, Michigan HVAC construction project running from 2027 to 2029. The role focuses on supporting project management, safety, document control, procurement, estimating and cost tracking across all phases.

You will review contracts, shop drawings, RFIs and closeout documentation, while coordinating with the purchasing and field teams to ensure schedule and budget adherence. A relevant degree and experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry.
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems.
• 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principles.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.
• Review, process, organize, log and distribute contract documents and shop drawings/submittals to team members.
• Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their responses; attend field coordination meetings and distribute notes.
• Assist in administration of project quality control program and compile documentation; manage progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Assist in identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work; maintain equipment procurement logs.

Skills

Construction documents reading

Mechanical systems knowledge

Business administration

Project administration basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related

Job description

• This opportunity will be in the Detroit, Michigan area for a new project in 2027 - 2029.

Job Description

This opportunity will be in the Detroit, Michigan area for a new project in 2027 - 2029.

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.

Safety

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assist in site safety compliance.
• Ensure all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.

Document Control

• Review, process, organize, log 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, spare parts, 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.
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.

Job Costing And Labor Tracking/Productivity

• Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.

Estimation

• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
• Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letter.

Relationships

• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.

Other Tasks & Duties

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

What We're Looking For In You

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or relater preferred or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry
• 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems
• 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principals
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals

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

$56,863.05 - $85,294.57

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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