Assistant Project Manager-Mechanical Construction

Kimmel Associates; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90,000–$120,000

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Project advancement toward PM

Backlog of work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kimmel Associates in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will work with PMs, field supervision, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

This role offers a clear path toward a Project Manager position, with exposure to HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical construction or related field.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in managing multiple commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and critical dates.
• Assist with equipment and material procurement, buyout, and expediting.
• Coordinate deliveries and logistics with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, and change-order logs.
• Assist with change-order pricing, documentation, and tracking.
• Help prepare schedules of values, monthly billings, and job-cost reports.
• Conduct jobsite walks and support inspections and field issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with safety requirements, specifications, and codes.
• Maintain organized project documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings.
• Attend project coordination meetings and owner/contractor meetings.

Skills

Project coordination

Expediting

Logistics

Documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected mechanical contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex mechanical systems across commercial and industrial markets.

The company manages projects ranging from focused mechanical installations to large-scale, technically demanding construction. Its culture is built around quality craftsmanship, long-term client relationships, and employee development. With continued growth and a strong backlog of work, the organization is adding experienced professionals to its project management team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor where you can take on increasing responsibility, work alongside experienced project leaders, and build a long-term career in mechanical construction.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers, field supervision, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects organized, on schedule, and within budget.

This position is designed for a construction professional who wants to expand their project management expertise, with a clear path toward a Project Manager role.

Full mechanical scope experience across HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metalis preferred, although candidates with strong experience in a single mechanical trade will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in managing multiple commercial mechanical projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and critical dates.
• Assist with equipment and material procurement, buyout, and expediting.
• Coordinate deliveries and logistics with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals, RFIs, transmittals, and change-order logs.
• Assist with change-order pricing, documentation, and tracking.
• Help prepare schedules of values, monthly billings, and job-cost reports.
• Conduct jobsite walks and support inspections, quality checks, and field issue resolution.
• Monitor compliance with company standards, safety requirements, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, Project Managers, field supervision, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain organized project documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and other required documentation.
• Attend project coordination meetings, owner/contractor meetings, and internal staff meetings.
• Take on increasing project responsibilities as experience and capabilities develop.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, or a related field.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Strong project coordination, expediting, logistics, and documentation skills.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or other construction/project management software preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, field personnel, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Preferred Skills & Technology

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, job-cost/accounting systems, and construction scheduling software is preferred.

Benefits

• $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile mechanical construction projects
• Strong backlog with an established mechanical contractor
• Professional development opportunities
• Clear long-term career advancement toward Project Manager
• Collaborative culture focused on employee growth and project excellence