Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Mechanical Contracting

Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 per year|Salary based on experience

Cooltrace Corporation is a Fort Lauderdale-based mechanical contracting company with 25+ years of experience delivering complex commercial HVAC projects across South Florida. Our portfolio spans hospitality, retail, municipal, and government sectors, with expertise in conventional package and Direct Expansion (DX) systems, chiller plants, and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) installations — including projects valued over $30 million.

We are quality-driven, price-conscious, and committed to completing every project on time and within budget. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager who is ready to contribute from day one and build a long-term career with our team.

The Assistant Project Manager works alongside senior project leadership to drive the planning, execution, and financial performance of assigned mechanical construction projects. You will coordinate across owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews — keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and up to Cooltrace's standard of quality.

• Assist in managing day-to-day on-site construction operations for commercial HVAC projects
• Supervise and direct field workers and subcontractors on the job site
• Coordinate contractual requirements, design drawings, schedules, and project specifications
• Perform job cost analysis and cost tracking to keep projects within budget
• Support the submittal and RFI process in collaboration with the A/E team
• Maintain project documentation, including contract administration and monthly reporting
• Attend and facilitate weekly team meetings with owners' representatives and project stakeholders
• Monitor project schedule adherence and flag deviations early
• Adapt across varying project scopes and client environments in hospitality, retail, and government sectors

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in commercial construction
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time and on budget — be ready to walk us through your portfolio
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project;
  AutoCAD skills a plus
• Familiarity with construction project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, or similar)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with owners, engineers, building departments, and field teams
• Mechanical contracting or HVAC project experience is a strong advantage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County). Candidates must be able to commute to or relocate to the Davie area prior to start date. Role requires approximately 25% travel within South Florida for project site visits.

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