Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Ashland (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Upland Mechanical, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical) to support the Project Manager on commercial mechanical projects. This role covers planning, coordination with field teams, and ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and safety requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years of construction experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required.
• Minimum 3–5 years related experience in construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Support the Project Manager, Safety, and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs.
• Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to field.
• Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates.
• Facilitate material takeoffs by trade supervisor.
• Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety.
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing.
• Assist field personnel in closeout of project.
• Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from VDC team.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Construction programs

Job description

Upland Mechanical, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical) to support the Project Manager on commercial mechanical projects. This role covers planning, coordination with field teams, and ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and safety requirements.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3–5 years of construction experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.