Assistant Project Manager

Harris is one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, and they are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction. The role involves managing safety compliance, document control, and assisting in project administration to ensure project standards, budgets, and deadlines are maintained.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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
• Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work
• Maintain equipment procurement logs
• Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals
• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assist in site safety compliance
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software
• Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of knowledge/experience of 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