Junior Project Manager

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 has been at the forefront of the Plumbing and HVAC sectors in new construction for more than 50 years. Our goal is to provide outstanding service while mentoring the next generation of professionals in the field. We deliver top quality services to the communities we contribute to building. Our commitment to sharing knowledge about the trade, combined with our dedicated team, enables us to maintain our industry leadership and experience continuous growth. If you are enthusiastic about providing quality service and are keen to learn and advance in the trade, we present a variety of opportunities for development and leadership.

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Junior Project Manager Benefits:

• TOP MARKET PAY
• Excellent Stability and Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance for you and your family
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ 6% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent Company Culture

The successful Project Manager will strive to enhance their expertise and abilities consistently, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work in a safe manner, adhering to production schedules, and integrating UMC's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

This is a salary position. Pay dependent on education, experience, and performance.

Junior Project Manager Responsibilities and Duties (Essential Job Functions):

• Administration including Request for Information (RFI's), Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI), submittals, Request for Quote (RFQ) change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Data entry of project take-offs.
• Submittals, logs, books, 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 RFI’s pertaining to basic constraints, questions and or 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 that Field Managers, General Superintendents and other project team members are engaged in the process and generating necessary documentation
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, developing cost estimates, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Ensure projects are executed per client's governance, company standard operating procedures, and project management standards, codes, and procedures.
• Manage contract administration including Request for Information (RFI's), Architectural Supplemental Information (ASI), submittals, Request for Quote (RFQ) change management, contract 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

Junior Project Manager Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma, or General Equivalency 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 the fields of 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.
• Possess effective analytical and problem-solving 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 computer software as needed, i.e., Bluebeam, Procore, etc.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; sit; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; climb or balance; stand; walk; lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver's license, clean MVR, pass a physical and drug test, be authorized to work in US and be able to drive in adverse road conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Work Environment/AAP/EEO Statements

While performing this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction jobsites occurs. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The performance of work happens in outside weather conditions. Mitigate these hazards or stop work until conditions improve when applicable. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Colorado Compliance:

UMC, Inc. will not retaliate against any employee making a complaint or inquiring about the Company's practices regarding Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. If you are subjected to any conduct that you believe violates this policy, you must promptly speak to, write, or otherwise contact your direct supervisor or, if the conduct involves your direct supervisor, the project manager, or human resources.