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Assistant Project Manager

Upland Mechanical, Inc.

About Us We are a mechanical contractor with construction experience encompassing a diverse range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class mechanical systems through engineering, craftsmanship, and the relentless pursuit of innovation and safety. Job Summary Job Title: Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Mechanical) Location: Columbus, Ohio 43207 or New Albany, OH 43031 Reports to: Project Manager FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt Work Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Mon. – Fri. ABOUT US: Upland Mechanical, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. Upland is one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories. SUMMARY: The Assistant Project Manager assists the company in meeting its objectives and goals by supporting the Project Manager and project team, which are responsible for overseeing, and directing assigned commercial construction projects taking appropriate actions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and with defined resources. The Project Engineer along with the project management team will ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Include the following. Other duties will be assigned. Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion. Support the Project Manager, Safety, and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment. Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs. Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc. Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software. Verify correct drawings are distributed to field. Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents. Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required. Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.) Facilitate material takeoffs by trade supervisor. Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks. Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances. Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.) Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed. Assist field personnel in closeout of project. Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from VDC team. Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution. Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by the contractual requirements is required. Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work right now on a full-time basis. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 - 5 years related experience in construction industry. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study required. High School diploma or GED required. Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation. Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel) Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs. Familiarity with project management/document control software. Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others. Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and prioritize work. Must demonstrate technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing. Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level. Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values. Must have strong attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail. Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel. Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general and subcontractors, and suppliers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to commute to field locations. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

#LI-HC1

#upland Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy. Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upland Mechanical, Inc.

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