Assistant Project Manager

About Us

We are a mechanical contractor with construction experience encompassing a diverse range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories. Our mission is to deliver best‑in‑class mechanical systems through engineering, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of innovation and safety.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical)

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43137

Reports to: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Full‑Time / Exempt

Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon – Fri

The Assistant Project Manager assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by supporting the Project Manager and project team, which are responsible for overseeing, and directing assigned commercial construction projects taking appropriate actions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and with defined resources. The Project Engineer along with the project management team will ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Other duties will be assigned.

• 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, 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. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required.
• Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
• 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. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
• Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by the contractual requirements is required.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 3 – 5 years related experience in construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
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