Assistant Facilities Project Manager

Assistant Facilities Project Manager

The Assistant Facilities Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and closeout of facility-related capital projects across Copeland manufacturing and office locations. This developmental position is intended for early-career professionals seeking to build technical, project management, and facilities engineering experience in an industrial environment.

• Assist in the planning and execution of facility capital projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Track action items, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate site access, shutdown windows, and contractor activities in active manufacturing environments.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and safety briefings.
• Support project commissioning, punch lists, and turnover to operations.
• Assist with facility assessments related to HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Support space planning efforts, equipment layouts, and facility modifications.
• Document existing conditions, infrastructure constraints, and utility capacities.
• Assist with coordination of equipment installations and facility tie‑ins.
• Support coordination with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Assist with bid reviews, scope clarifications, and contractor onboarding.
• Monitor contractor progress for alignment with schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Support verification of completed work against scope and contract requirements.
• Assist with cost estimating and budget development for capital and expense projects.
• Track project spending against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Support preparation of appropriation requests (ARs), capital justifications, and financial summaries.
• Assist with invoice review and reconciliation.
• Support implementation of corporate facilities standards and best practices.
• Assist with sustainability, energy efficiency, and emissions‑reduction projects (Scope 1 & 2).
• Support data collection and reporting related to energy, utilities, and facility performance.
• Assist with documentation related to regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, schedules, and correspondence.
• Assist with preparation of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support lessons‑learned documentation and continuous improvement efforts.

• Willingness to learn and develop technical and project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Practical, hands‑on mindset with strong follow‑through.
• Safety‑focused approach to work execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• 0–5 years of experience in project engineering, facilities, construction, manufacturing, or related environments (internships and co‑ops included).
• Basic understanding of project management principles (schedule, cost, scope).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in active industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Travel to other Copeland sites as needed (10‑20%).
• Primarily based at assigned facility and regular presence in manufacturing and construction environments is needed.

• Internship or early‑career experience in manufacturing, construction, or facilities engineering.
• Exposure to HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or industrial utilities.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, blueprints, or technical documentation.
• Interest in sustainability, energy management, or facility optimization.
• Experience working with contractors or vendors.

This role is based fully onsite and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 with OPT or CPT, H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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