Mechanical Construction Project Assistant

University Mechanical & Engineering AZ; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Mechanical is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Tempe, AZ to assist the Project Manager with planning, scheduling and coordinating construction activities. The role requires strong organization and communication to maintain project flow from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will support budgeting, document control, and coordination with foremen to ensure safety and timely delivery, while resolving field issues and improving workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering or 3–5 years in mechanical construction.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and city regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Assist with project document control, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, 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.
• 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 accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety.
• Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Construction/financial software

Job description

University Mechanical is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Tempe, AZ to assist the Project Manager with planning, scheduling and coordinating construction activities. The role requires strong organization and communication to maintain project flow from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will support budgeting, document control, and coordination with foremen to ensure safety and timely delivery, while resolving field issues and improving workflows.