MEP Assistant Project Manager: From Design to Construction

bkimechanical; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batchelor & Kimball is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project and Senior Project Managers during design, pre-construction, and construction phases. You will handle administrative tasks, manage scope, scheduling, budgeting, and contracts, and assist with the bid process and design team oversight.

You will work independently with minimal oversight, contribute to project timelines, and help maintain safety and accuracy across project records.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• 2+ years of experience in the construction field.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Project Management team to help manage and estimate construction projects.
• Reviews drawings for correctness.
• Assembles details to prepare job bid proposals.
• Develops relationships with sub-contractors for bids.
• Assist with monthly WIP report.
• Assist in budgeting and scheduling of tasks.
• Maintain project schedule and coordinate activities.
• Monitor costs and administer contractor contracts.
• Prepare status reports and summarize trends.
• Travel to job sites as needed.
• Support Project Manager and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer focus

Time management

Education

BA/Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Excel

Word

Job description

Batchelor & Kimball is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project and Senior Project Managers during design, pre-construction, and construction phases. You will handle administrative tasks, manage scope, scheduling, budgeting, and contracts, and assist with the bid process and design team oversight.

You will work independently with minimal oversight, contribute to project timelines, and help maintain safety and accuracy across project records.