Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained. Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety.

Document Control

• Review, organize, and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g., Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop, and vendors).
• Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
• Assist in drafting, submitting, and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
• Assist in the administration of the project-specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.

Scope of Work Support

• Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to the original scope of work.

Procurement Support

• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Assist in the management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
• Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the Purchasing Department.

Safety Compliance

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assist in site safety compliance
• Ensure all safety requirements are met - this includes site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and being proficient in using Industry Safe.

Estimation

• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software
• Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.
• Assist in producing and populating letters of scope/proposal.

Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity

• Assist the project manager and the field foreman in tracking labor productivity in the accounting software.

What we're looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of knowledge/experience in the building & construction industry
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• Understanding of business administration and management principles
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.