Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

Design Mechanical, Inc. a Comfort Systems USA company located in Colorado has two locations – Louisville (corporate headquarters) and Breckenridge, bringing together a combined team of 400 employees. Locally we offer a small family environment, while nationally we are part of Comfort Systems USA, one of the largest Mechanical Contractors, with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and strong career progression.

Assistant Project Manager – Department:
Construction,

Reports to:

Project Manager. FLSA Status:
Exempt (Not eligible for OT).

• Base salary: $65,000.00 – $95,000.00

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Matching 401K
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Optional additional insurances/benefits

The Assistant Project Manager ensures the safety of personnel involved in construction projects, maintains service quality, and contributes to profitability goals throughout project life cycles.

• Support the Project Team by scheduling and attending project turnover meetings and following up on items.
• Assist the Project Manager and field leadership with daily operations, communicating conflicts/issues with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison among all parties in the construction process.
• Anticipate project team needs and provide IT assistance for field leadership as required.
• Draft and gather change order quotes and build maintain customer relationships and satisfaction.
• Maintain administrative and document control: set up job folders in shared drives and eSub, upload contracts, proposals, estimates, and budgets, create spec books and drawings, draft and submit RFIs, update warranty and drawings/models, and monitor current runsets.
• Manage material and equipment: request, organize, review, and send submittals; create and maintain equipment trackers; release equipment with PM approval; perform fixture/GRD takeoffs to verify against foreman takeoffs.
• Coordinate project closeout: schedule and attend kick‑finish meetings at 80% completion, work with QA/QC, BIM, Prefab Designer, Prefab, and Warehouse; assemble O&M documents and assist with start‑up, owner training, extra stock, redlines, commissioning, and LEED requirements; schedule, attend, and document project completion meetings.
• Ensure all project communications are properly documented and inspections and documents are requested and processed promptly.

• Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Construction Industry.
• Experience in trade positions or college internships desired.
• Advanced computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD/Bluebeam/Revit/Trimble or similar programs desired.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work fast‑paced environments and both on construction sites and in office settings.
• Strong professional communication skills (phone, email, business writing, verbal); strong listening skills.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment drug test.

Design Mechanical, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage, civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in the selection process.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Design Mechanical, Inc. does not accept third‑party solicitation or resumes for posted full‑time positions. Unsolicited third‑party agencies will be considered complimentary.