Fire Protection Project Coordinator — Path to PM

EMCOR Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Fire Protection National Service Division in Indianapolis, IN. You will support planning, scheduling, and completion of projects, coordinating between customers, field personnel, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

This role offers growth into a Project Manager position, with responsibilities spanning documentation, budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in construction management, business, engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of construction, service operations, project coordination, or administrative experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular attendance and willingness to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Track project budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and job costs.
• Coordinate material procurement and subcontractor activities.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and contract administration.
• Communicate project updates to customers, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones and help resolve scheduling or operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Fire Protection National Service Division. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects by coordinating schedules, tracking costs, managing documentation, and serving as a liaison between customers, field personnel, vendors, and internal teams. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to grow into a Project Manager role.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Track project budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and job costs.
• Coordinate material procurement and subcontractor activities.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and contract administration.
• Communicate project updates to customers, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project milestones and help resolve scheduling or operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of construction, service operations, project coordination, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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