Assistant Project Manager Mechanical & Plumbing Growth Path

JCM Associates, Inc; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

On-site fitness facility

Company outings & team events

Close-knit culture

Clear path to PM

Job summary

JCM Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial mechanical and plumbing construction projects across MD, VA, and DC.

You will work directly with a Project Manager and Foreman on-site, owning deliverables and developing toward a PM role over time. You will contribute to submittals, RFIs, scheduling, BIM coordination, and field coordination on data center, hospital, and high-rise projects in the DC Metro region.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical and plumbing project management, project engineering, or a directly related construction role.
• Experience with a mechanical contractor, general contractor, or MEP subcontractor is preferred.
• Field or trade background is a significant advantage - plumber, pipefitter, HVAC mechanic, or hands-on installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Submittals, RFIs & Document Control: Create, review, track, and manage submittals for mechanical and plumbing equipment, materials, and systems.
• Equipment Tracking & Procurement: Build and manage equipment tracking log; coordinate with PM for timely releases.
• Project Coordination & Scheduling: Assist PM and Foreman in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• BIM & Prefabrication: Support BIM coordination, attend clash meetings, and track fabrication logs.
• Field Presence & Subcontractor Coordination: Conduct regular site visits, coordinate with vendors, subs, and GC teams.
• Closeout & Quality: Assist with closeout documents, warranties, and final inspections.

Skills

PM experience

Field coordination

Submittals

RFIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Navisworks/Revit

Scheduling software

Job description

JCM Associates, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial mechanical and plumbing construction projects across MD, VA, and DC.

You will work directly with a Project Manager and Foreman on-site, owning deliverables and developing toward a PM role over time. You will contribute to submittals, RFIs, scheduling, BIM coordination, and field coordination on data center, hospital, and high-rise projects in the DC Metro region.