Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Sterling, VA to support commercial HVAC and plumbing projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, professional development, and a team‑oriented culture. A minimum of 2 years in a related role and HVAC familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or construction admin.
• Familiarity with HVAC service and installation trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day management of commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist with tracking project budgets, costs, schedules, and deadlines.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Help ensure materials, equipment, and project information are available when needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate project records.
• Assist with identifying and resolving project-related issues.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate updates as needed.
• Support project closeout activities and documentation.
• Help ensure projects are completed in accordance with VMG quality and safety standards.

Skills

Project coordination

HVAC knowledge

Strong communication

Mechanical drawings

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Sterling, VA to support commercial HVAC and plumbing projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, professional development, and a team‑oriented culture. A minimum of 2 years in a related role and HVAC familiarity are preferred.