Construction Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) owns and facilitates tasks as outlined by the Project Manager or Project Executive, within the projects assigned.

Assistant Project Managers provide support and communication for successful project completion. APMs provide a focus on the day-to-day details of these projects, including relaying correspondence between field and office (both internally and externally), ordering equipment, and managing project documentation. These duties help the Project Manager/Project Executive ensure that the schedule and project goals for the job are met. It is critical that they perform this work within the policies, ethical standards and objectives of Hermanson Company.

The Assistant Project Manager’s duties and responsibilities may be specialized toward HVAC and Plumbing Plan Spec type projects, Design/Build type projects or a combination of both depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual.

• Work with the department leader on business/personal development plan
• Develop submittal packages and check for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
• Draft equipment POs and check for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Track delivery of equipment orders.
• Understand construction schedules and how they were developed.
• Assess drawing updates and determine if there are scope impacts.
• Coordinate with the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understand the basics of estimating.
• Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings.
• Conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all.
• Calculates and draft change orders as required within
• Understand and execute all Hermanson’s processes and procedures.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Executives.
• Understand how to complete and present monthly financial reports (Stats).
• Meet and develop relationships with clients and coworkers (field and office).
• Maintain and develop a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of mechanical system operations.
• Update project budgets and change order logs.
• Establish and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis throughout all projects.
• Assist the Project Manager and Account Executive in keeping all projects billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

Qualifications

• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company
• Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
• Possesses confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to help the PM/AE achieve the customers’ goals and needs.
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience, this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience

Education

Has earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering capacity (we will consider a combination of direct Trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing Assistant Project Manager duties)

A-Player Qualifications

• Embodies the Hermanson Company Purpose, Core Values, and the Five Behaviors of Highly Effective Teams. Has a can-do attitude and thrives in a team environment.
• Displays passion and drive every day.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to build confidence and respect from others through partnering skills, furthering the purpose of the Finance team.
• Professional appearance and conduct code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience--this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience

Hermanson provides great employee benefits

• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• 401k retirement plan including 3.75% Company Matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• In-House company training program
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Hermanson company LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.