Assistant Project Manager

The Comfort Group is an award winning mechanical contractor serving clients in Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. We have extensive experience with projects such as: high-rise/urban, aerospace, commercial, education, hospitality, healthcare, laboratory, mission critical, industrial, manufacturing, municipal, multifamily, and others. We are currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Project Manager for our Nashville office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Execute mechanical and plumbing takeoff using estimating software
• Assist the Estimating Manager with preparing proposals
• Solicit bids from material and equipment vendors and subcontractors
• Review shop drawings and product data sheets for conformance to the contract documents
• Draft subcontracts and purchase orders, order material for the job, and schedule subcontractors
• Manage schedules, change orders, and RFIs
• Pull mechanical and plumbing permits, and schedule inspections
• Meet with the General Contractor and represent the Company
• Coordinate work with other trades as needed

What you need for this position:

• Be passionate about construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong intrapersonal skills
• A good attitude, with a willingness to learn and a strong belief in our service culture
• Be detail oriented, personally organized, with solid time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering OR 5 years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, or welding OR some combination of work and education

Prior experience that would be useful:

• Prior experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
• OSHA 10
• Work for a contractor
• Work as a project or field engineer for a contractor
• Work as an Assistant Project Manager
• Foreman or higher in HVAC, plumbing, or welding

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation package - 401k with matching, paid time off, medical/dental/health/life insurance
• Opportunity to learn multiple facets of the business

The Comfort Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.