Assistant Project Manager – Commercial​/Fuel Systems Construction

Southern California based General Engineering Construction company seeking an APM for Fuel systems, Industrial and Mechanical builds. Must be able to travel! Excellent opportunity for growth!

Salary: $30 - $38 per hour

Hazardous Materials Classified General Engineering construction company specializing in the installation, maintenance, and testing of fuel and lube systems. Based in Southern California and providing service to California, Arizona, and Nevada, we provide all services related to fuel systems, including Construction, Maintenance & Repair, Testing, Environmental Compliance & Fuel Filtration / Polishing Services.

• Work-life balance
• Competitive pay + health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO + paid holidays + phone stipend
• Per diem for field projects
• Collaborative, high-trust team culture
• Clear growth path to Project Manager

About the Role

You’ll play a critical role in managing 4-6 active projects, supporting project planning, scheduling, documentation, procurement, and communication between office and field. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious APM who’s ready to take ownership, problem-solve in real time, and grow into a future Project Manager role.

• Coordinate day-to-day project operations, schedules, and documentation
• Track procurement, vendor quotes, deliveries, and subcontractor progress
• Prepare closeout packages, submittals, safety docs, and field folders
• Support superintendents and field teams across California
• Maintain accurate project schedules using Buildertrend and
• Take meeting notes, manage action items, and follow up on deadlines
• Assist with budget tracking and vendor management
• Support company safety programs and site documentation requirements

• 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Sr. Project Coordinator in commercial construction, fuel systems, or mechanical/MEP environments
• Proficiency in project management tools (Buildertrend, Monday, Procore, or similar)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills using Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat
• Tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through to completion
• Valid CA driver’s license and ability to travel statewide (some overnight)

• OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with fuel systems, environmental, or public works projects
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA documentation standards

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