HVAC Assistant Project Manager

Ambition Mechanical Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A construction services company in Tempe, Arizona is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support and coordinate construction projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams, managing schedules, and ensuring project progress within budget constraints. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Sciences or Mechanical Engineering, has at least 2 years of experience, and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in project management or construction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to plan work schedules.
• Manage daily administrative tasks under guidance.
• Visit job sites to check progress and resolve issues.
• Assist in preparing project reports and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are looking for a driven, high-potential Assistant Project Manager who wants more than just a job, someone who wants to build a career in commercial mechanical construction.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports and coordinates construction projects including new facility development, facility expansions, and renovations. They collaborate closely with the project team, construction site personnel, and management to ensure seamless execution. They develop project schedules, assigns tasks, and defines responsibilities for team members throughout the project lifecycle and oversees construction personnel and manages the timely delivery of materials and equipment to maintain project progress and deadlines.

Essential Duties

Collaborates with project managers to meticulously plan work schedules and coordinate project activities, ensuring timely progress within budget constraints. Manages daily administrative tasks such as submittals, material requisitions, and requests for information under the guidance of the Project Manager.

Works in the field with production crews to gain an understanding of life on the job site and to learn more about mechanical systems including plumbing, ductwork, piping, and equipment.

Participates in preparing special reports, conducting studies, and performing statistical analysis that involves research, data interpretation, and validation by the supervisor. Responsible for compiling comprehensive project closeout documentation. Becomes exposed to project estimates and is shown how the estimate breakout is processed into the job cost system. Assists estimators in cost review proposals for new projects. Learns material takeoff, estimating and pricing procedures for changes to work scope as well as for new project estimating.

Visits job sites and performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues. Coordinates distribution and retrieval of information to and from the project manager, superintendent, general contractor, suppliers, and vendors.

Assists management and marketing in developing and maintaining strong business relationships with owners, contractors, vendors, and other company personnel.

Drafts and/or edits letters, memos, reports, and procedures as required for review by a Project Manager. Communicates all project issues to the appropriate level of management in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines are mandatory.

Candidates must have 2+ years of relevant experience.

Strong organizational skills are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach.