Our client is an established, employee-owned commercial and industrial mechanical contractor serving customers across the Milwaukee area. The company delivers projects across HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, fire protection, controls/building automation, and related mechanical systems.

They are looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to their growing project management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their mechanical construction experience and progress into a Project Manager role.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, financial tracking, and execution of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, this individual will assist with project documentation, scheduling, procurement, change orders, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and communication between the office and field.

The ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment, and interested in building a long-term career in mechanical project management.

Essential Functions

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Support projects involving HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, fire protection, and related mechanical systems.
• Assist with project startup, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and closeout.
• Track project costs, committed costs, labor, materials, and overall budget performance.
• Prepare, review, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate material and equipment procurement with vendors and internal project teams.
• Help maintain project schedules and identify potential delays or coordination issues.
• Support Project Managers with subcontractor and vendor management.
• Work closely with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure project requirements and priorities are communicated effectively.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Assist with pricing and documentation of project changes.
• Participate in project meetings with customers, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support project forecasting and financial reporting.
• Help monitor labor productivity, job costing, and project profitability.
• Maintain accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, O&M manuals, warranties, and final documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in internal project review and operations meetings.
• Assist with estimating and preconstruction activities when required.
• Support coordination between estimating, project management, fabrication, and field operations.
• Visit active project sites to monitor progress and develop hands-on knowledge of project execution.
• Take on increasing levels of project responsibility as experience develops.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in construction, project management, project engineering, estimating, or a related position preferred.
• Experience working for a mechanical contractor is highly desirable.
• Exposure to HVAC, plumbing, piping, or sheet metal construction is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred, although relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with project budgets, cost reports, schedules, and financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, field personnel, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management software is advantageous.

Career Progression

This position provides a clear opportunity to develop into a Project Manager role. The successful candidate will gradually take on greater responsibility for project financials, customer relationships, scheduling, and overall project delivery as their experience develops.

What I changed: I removed the company name, exact Menomonee Falls location, and other identifying language, while keeping the mechanical scope and employee-owned aspect because those are strong selling points for candidates.