Project Assistant - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Assistant to join our team in Sacramento, CA! The ideal candidate has plumbing and/or HVAC-specific experience in the construction field as a Project Assistant. Experience in construction is preferred, but not required!

Iron Mechanical is a large-scale plumbing and HVAC subcontractor with projects across the state, focusing primarily on multi-family housing and high rises, but also much, much, more! Our team is dynamic, fun, tight-knit and growing fast! Do you have little to no experience as a Project Assistant or in the construction field but are looking to join our dynamic and ever-growing industry? We’ll train you to be able to perform the following!

Job Description:

- Assist Project Manager with daily duties

- Assist foreman with on-site safety matters

- Submit and track material submittals

- Write, submit, and track Requests For Information

- Track cost of field operations using data from project control budget

- Create and maintain project schedule

- Attend coordination meetings with the subcontractors and project owners

- Attend pre-construction and progress meetings

- Compare quotes from multiple vendors; complete buy-out process

- Be a liaison between field personnel and office

- Request and package O&M's

- Ability to read plans and specs; proficient with Microsoft Office applications

- Some travel to job sites may be required

 

Essential Qualifications:

- Construction knowledge is preferred

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

- Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and ask for help when necessary

- Professionally communicate with clients, vendors etc.

- Willing to learn new software, systems, standards etc.

- Positive, cooperative attitude; wants to see projects succeed

- Experience with any of the following software systems desired but not required: PlanGrid, Bluebeam

Benefits:

Iron Mechanical offers an enjoyable office environment, a challenging work experience and a competitive, comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

These benefits include: 

- Health, vision, dental and life insurance

- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

- 401(k) plan

- Tuition assistance for job-specific courses or certifications

- Abundant opportunities for growth within the company