Assistant Project Manger

Hardy Corp; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hardy Corp in the United States is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects on-site. You will work with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to drive cost control, scheduling, and day-to-day project execution.

The role emphasizes mastery of company processes, strong communication, and ability to manage submittals, change orders, and site visits while aligning with safety and budget objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, or related field.
• Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting.
• Experience with design-build, preconstruction, and design-assist methods is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, plans, and specs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project execution, issue resolution, and coordination activities.
• Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
• Deliver high-quality communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in professional development and master Hardy processes and standards.
• Review drawings and specifications, manage submittals, and ensure current documents reach partners.
• Prepare project change orders with guidance from the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and attend job start and profit projection meetings; lead job starts for managed projects.
• Attend site visits and profit projection meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Input and update manpower plans, maintain charts, and manage schedules for assigned scopes.
• Select subcontractors and vendors, prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, and track deliveries.
• Shadow and train on invoice approvals and projections; approve invoices as assigned.
• Coordinate subcontractors to complete scope; perform site visits; resolve pre-job issues with the team.
• Manage assigned projects with Project Manager oversight regarding safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Building Science

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects by working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. This role plays a key part in day-to-day project execution, communication, cost control, and scheduling while developing mastery of company processes and systems.

Core Values

The Assistant Project Manager is expected to consistently demonstrate the following core values:

• Trustworthy – Acts with integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Positive Work Ethic – Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality work.
• Team Player – Collaborates effectively with project teams, field personnel, customers, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project execution, issue resolution, and coordination activities.
• Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
• Deliver high-quality communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and develop mastery of Hardy processes and standards.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify unusual requirements, manage submittals, and ensure partners have current documents.
• Prepare project change orders with guidance from the Project Manager.
• Coordinate and attend job start and profit projection meetings; lead job starts for projects you manage.
• Attend job site visits and profit projection meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Input and update manpower plans, maintain manpower charts, and manage schedules for assigned scopes.
• Select subcontractors and vendors, prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, and track material and equipment deliveries.
• Shadow and train on invoice approvals and profit projections; approve invoices and update projections as assigned.
• Coordinate subcontractors to complete scope; perform site visits; complete job review checklists; resolve pre-job issues with the team.
• Manage assigned projects with Project Manager oversight, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with design-build, preconstruction, and design-assist project delivery methods a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction documents, plans, and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead project teams with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with pull planning, Procore, PlanGrid, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software a plus.
• Must be willing to travel.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays