Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You'll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Construction. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients' goals.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships
• Coordination of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts and submittals, and project schedules.
• Monitors control and construction of project through administrative direction of on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel associated with the project, to ensure quality project is built on schedule within budget.
• Responsible for-profit management of assigned projects.
• Fosters effective relationships with project team, as well as clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Review and processing of submittals.
• Manages subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews and the issuing of subcontracts
• Participate with monitoring schedule of field and subcontractor progress.
• Issues large purchase orders.
• Assists in the coordination of safety programs and oversees job site safety reviews.
• Coordinates all job correspondence.
• Identifies opportunities for future projects and networks internally and externally to pursue such opportunities.
• Responsible for project closeouts.
• Responsible for reinforcing the company's core values in how the project work is performed.

Job Scope and Other Information

• Scope of work may vary, from working on one large project, to several smaller size projects.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years' technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards.
• Team orientation and collaborative spirit.
• Self-motivation: ability to drive results.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships.
• Basic level of business acumen.
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Routine driving to project sites required. Work will be done in a combination of office and job site environments.
• Travel to, temporary assignment, or relocation may be required based on project needs and locations.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and lifting. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $80,154.00 - $113,218.00 per year and is U.S. Engineering Construction's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.