Asst Project Manager

Comfort Systems USA (Southwest), Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company truck

Drug screen and background check

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA Southwest is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate mechanical, plumbing, and sheet metal construction projects. You will work under senior leaders to support projects from preconstruction turnover through closeout and gain meaningful responsibility for budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and billing.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent progressive construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Experience with mechanical, plumbing, and/or sheet metal construction projects including budgets, schedules, documentation, and closeout.
• Ability to make independent decisions about project methods and complexities while seeking guidance on critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Working knowledge of contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, billing, change management, labor productivity, cost control, and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in presentations with customers, clients, managers, teams, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems, follow written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions, and apply sound judgment in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, and other construction-related figures.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and manage project objectives.
• Coordinate labor resources and monitor schedule and budget.
• Liaise among internal and external groups, acting independently on assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, schedules, and cost forecasting; monitor financial performance.
• Oversee contract administration and documentation to reduce risk and protect company interests.
• Coordinate preconstruction turnover, permitting, project setup, scheduling, submittal management, and closeout.
• Procure materials and negotiate subcontracts; manage procurement activities.
• Develop billing schedules and manage progress billings, retention, and collections.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices and manage tools/equipment.
• Ensure proper staffing and assist with labor resource loading and productivity review.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, and internal partners to keep activity coordinated.
• Comply with policies and safety practices; exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Contract administration

Procurement

Cost control

Forecasting

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Project

Job description

Build complex projects. Grow your leadership. Make an impact. Comfort Systems USA Southwest is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help plan, direct, and coordinate assigned mechanical, plumbing, and sheet metal construction projects. Working under the mentorship of a Project Manager and Operations Manager, this role supports projects from preconstruction turnover through closeout. This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to expand project leadership skills while taking meaningful responsibility for budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, billing, cost control, and team coordination.

What you will do

• Support and manage day-to-day operations for assigned projects, exercising sound independent judgment within established project objectives and policies.
• Partner with field supervision to build cohesive project teams, plan labor resources, monitor productivity, and keep work aligned with schedule and budget.
• Serve as a liaison among internal and external groups, acting independently on matters within the role's assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, update, and distribute project budgets and schedules; monitor cost control, forecasting, financial performance, and monthly contract valuations.
• Oversee contract administration and documentation to reduce risk, avoid claims, and protect the interests of the company and its clients.
• Coordinate preconstruction turnover, permitting, project setup, scheduling, submittal management, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement, execute buyout plans, and negotiate and administer subcontract agreements.
• Develop billing schedules of values; manage progress billings, retention, receivables, and collection activity in accordance with due dates.
• Price, negotiate, document, and process change conditions and change orders.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices, and manage tools and rental equipment across assigned projects.
• Help ensure assigned projects are properly staffed and assist with labor resource loading and productivity review.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, field teams, and internal partners to keep project activity coordinated.
• Comply with company policies and safety practices, and exercise stop-work authority whenever an unsafe condition is present.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 7 years of progressive construction experience.
• Experience supporting or managing mechanical, plumbing, and/or sheet metal construction projects, including budgets, schedules, documentation, and closeout.
• Ability to make independent decisions about project methods and complexities while seeking guidance on critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Working knowledge of contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, billing, change management, labor productivity, cost control, and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in presentations with customers, clients, managers, teams, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems, follow written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions, and apply sound judgment in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, and other construction-related figures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• A cooperative, professional approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing competing deadlines.

Comfort Systems is an EO/AA employer.

Must pass MVR screening.

Benefits

• Paid Weekly Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending or Health Savings account
• 401k Plan w/ Immediate company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company Truck
• Pre-Employment drug screen and background check required.

Rate of pay is Depending on Experience & Skillset!!

At Comfort Systems USA Southwest, we believe in the power of great people. We are more than just a company; we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to providing top-notch HVAC and mechanical services. Our success is driven by our team’s passion, innovation, and commitment to excellence. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that values your skills and supports your growth, Comfort Systems USA Southwest is the place for you.