Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Snapshot / Role Overview

We're seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to help lead major commercial mechanical projects from procurement through closeout.

Impact

• Keep large HVAC, plumbing, piping, boiler, and chiller installations on schedule and on budget.
• Reduce rework through tight coordination with field teams, detailers, and vendors.
• Support submittal, RFI, and change order processes that protect margin.

Responsibilities

• Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Verify design intent and constructability with detailing and engineering.
• Request and compare quotes for equipment, materials, and subcontractor scopes.
• Track schedules in Microsoft Project and keep cost, submittal, and RFI logs current.
• Walk sites to confirm installation matches approved drawings.
• Support contracts, estimates, and cost coding.
• Attend preconstruction, QA/QC, and commissioning meetings.
• Maintain documentation in Procore and Bluebeam.

Must-Haves

• Mid-level experience in commercial mechanical construction, ideally HVAC, plumbing, or piping.
• Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Field or detailing background.

Compensation and Logistics

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus benefits. Onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Call to Action

If you're ready to help run big mechanical jobs in the East Bay, apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.