Emerging Project Manager - Construction (HVAC/Plumbing)

UMC, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top market pay

Health insurance for you and family

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with 6% company match

Profit sharing

Excellent company culture

Job summary

UMC, Inc. is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support construction and HVAC projects. The role focuses on administering RFIs, submittals, and change management while coordinating with vendors and GC teams to keep projects on schedule.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of PM-related experience in construction (PMP a plus) and strong MS Office skills. The position offers competitive salary and a full benefits package, in alignment with company values and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, or GED.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar preferred; PMP certification is a plus.
• Must have 1-3 years of recent experience as a Project Management Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer in construction, preferably in Plumbing or HVAC.
• Must support UMC's Vision, Mission, and Core Value statements, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of personnel and business information.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, initiative, and communications skills.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, plans, and applicable building codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and possess the aptitude to learn and use additional software such as Bluebeam and Procore.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administration including RFI's, ASI, submittals, RFQ change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Data entry of project take-offs.
• Submittals, logs, vendor & GC coordination.
• Order scheduling, tracking & updating.
• Creation and addition of QA/QC sheets for each new project.
• Creation of MR’s as necessary.
• Creating RFIs pertaining to constraints, questions and concerns.
• Compile and distribute project close out documents.
• Monitor the purchase of all major equipment with lead times and oversee purchase of materials to ensure budgets are on track.
• Facilitate QA/QC process and ensure field Managers and other team members are engaged.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, developing cost estimates, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Ensure projects are executed per client governance, company SOPs, and project management standards.
• Manage contract administration including RFIs, ASIs, submittals, RFQ changes, closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Manage small projects with oversight of Project Managers.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may be assigned by Project Managers.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construct./Eng. degree preferred

PMP certification a plus

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

UMC, Inc. is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support construction and HVAC projects. The role focuses on administering RFIs, submittals, and change management while coordinating with vendors and GC teams to keep projects on schedule.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of PM-related experience in construction (PMP a plus) and strong MS Office skills. The position offers competitive salary and a full benefits package, in alignment with company values and growth opportunities.