Assistant Project Manager

Department: Construction Operations

Reports To: Director of Project Delivery

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Mared Mechanical Contractors is a 100% employee-owned, third-generation family business founded in 1975 in Menomonee Falls, WI, with a culture built on employee appreciation and accountability. Mared is seeking a motivated self-starter to join its Construction Operations Department as an Assistant Project Manager.

This entry-level, primarily office-based role supports Project Managers in executing active jobs, owning the submittal, closeout, and field documentation that keeps projects moving. It is a development track toward project management: with experience, the Assistant Project Manager gains exposure to estimating, buyout, job cost tracking, and scheduling, along with increased field responsibility. The role works alongside the Project Coordinator, who handles general office and administrative coordination, while the Assistant Project Manager focuses on tasks tied directly to job delivery.

An employee in this role must be able to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manage project-specific submittals, including preparation, tracking, and follow-up through approval.
• Coordinate startup reports, test and balance reports, and controls commissioning documentation with field staff and subcontractors.
• Assemble O&M manuals and closeout packages.
• Prepare foreman books and project document packages for active jobs.
• Track and close out active-job follow-up items assigned by Project Managers.
• Coordinate project information between Project Managers, field supervision, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Participate in site visits and field walks, increasing with experience.
• Support special projects and participate in company-sponsored training.

• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and able to learn Mared’s ERP and project management systems.
• Willingness to learn project management and estimating fundamentals.
• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction, estimating, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, or willingness to learn it through company training.

This position is primarily office-based. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sits, works at a computer, and communicates by phone, email, and in person.
• Occasionally visits active jobsites, with exposure to typical site conditions and required PPE.
• Occasionally climbs ladders and lifts up to 50 lbs during site visits.

• Salary range of $60k - $90k/year, based on experience.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• 14 days PTO starting, with paid holidays.