Mechanical Construction: Assistant Project Manager On-Site

Gilder Search Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffBuffalo is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction in the Buffalo area for a growing, well-established mechanical contractor. The role is full-time and on-site, with a starting salary around $55,000 per year and hands-on mentorship from experienced Project Managers.

You'll learn through coordinating bids, estimates, purchasing, scheduling, and field execution, moving toward independent project management as you grow your career in mechanical construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or relevant certification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Genuine interest in mechanical construction and becoming a Project Manager.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable learning technical concepts.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑through skills.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work fully on-site and travel locally to jobsites as needed.
• Construction internship, co‑op, PM certificate, or related experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning and coordinating mechanical construction projects.
• Support bids, estimates, proposals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Maintain project files, schedules, tracking, and correspondence.
• Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Help track project schedules, materials, costs, and outstanding items.
• Visit jobsites to learn mechanical installations, construction methods, and project workflows.
• Work with Project Managers and field teams to understand jobsite conditions and project needs.
• Assist with obtaining pricing and coordinating materials and equipment.
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, field teams, and other project partners.
• Develop an understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, and construction processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Follow-through

Mechanically inclined

On-site travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Certification in Construction/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

StaffBuffalo is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction in the Buffalo area for a growing, well-established mechanical contractor. The role is full-time and on-site, with a starting salary around $55,000 per year and hands-on mentorship from experienced Project Managers.

You'll learn through coordinating bids, estimates, purchasing, scheduling, and field execution, moving toward independent project management as you grow your career in mechanical construction.