Assistant Project Manager

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

The Assistant Project Manager assists in meeting company objectives by supporting the Project Manager and project team in overseeing assigned commercial construction projects. The role focuses on ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and with defined resources while maintaining a safe working environment.

Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)

Shippingport, PA 15077

Project Manager

Full-Time / Exempt

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon – Fri.

• Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow from inception to completion.
• Assist in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment with Safety and field employees.
• Review contract and bid documents from estimating; understand scope for project turnover.
• Assist with project document control, including certificates of insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, correspondence, etc., ensuring documents are centrally saved in chosen software.
• Verify correct drawings are distributed to the field.
• Assist with schedule of values or billing format as required by contract documents.
• Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub‑requirements, integrating into overall project and manpower schedule.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs, indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates.
• Obtain and assemble documentation for operation and maintenance manuals.
• Attend all necessary meetings with internal and external entities to review scheduling, delivery, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks.
• Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings, collections, and follow‑up on outstanding balances.
• Collaborate with supervisor on project safety (toolbox talks and weekly walk‑throughs).
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and coordinate with estimating and downstream clients for pricing; ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• Assist field personnel in commissioning process and project closeout.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendations for resolution.
• Meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by contractual requirements.
• Comply with company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs.
• Reliably travel to assigned project sites.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in mechanical, plumbing, and/or industrial HVAC discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Familiarity with field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Knowledge of construction contract language and terms.
• Local market familiarity desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other mechanical/technical construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
• Technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving ability.
• Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Attention to detail.
• Self‑motivation and efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Capacity to build positive relationships with employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

Must be able to communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear; use hands; walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Vision: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Commute to field locations regularly.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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