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Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager

Kodiak Labor Solutions

High Point, NC • $65,000 to $85,000 / yr • 10/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Mechanical Project Manger

Location: Virginia, ,North Carolina, South Carolina

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: Primarily Project Sites w/ Travel to Office

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 annually
  • Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Reimbursement
  • Company Laptop
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities

The Assistant Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for assisting Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the PM, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about Off Site Constructed Equipment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of industry experience. Must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Must exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with clients, vendors, contractors and others. Stay abreast of all relevant construction and building codes, standards and regulations. The Assistant Project Manager will engage in all aspects of the project from turnover to Start Up.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Take minutes for all project meetings attended

Assist in transition of projects from estimating to project management

Review Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy (Piping, Panels, Structural Steel etc.)

Assist with Material Take offs

Establish a good working relationship with Production Managers

Manage and assemble assigned project submittals

Manage submittal log track to the schedule

Assist with schedule creation for all team deliverables (Touchplan) Manage Operating & Maintenance manual process for assigned projects Ensure EAS and subcontractor compliance with contract and project specifications

Ensure turn over packages are assembled and submitted in a timely manner

Ensure fabrication parts are released per schedule

Generate status reports and project updates as needed

Assist in pricing and tracking change orders

Help PM establish all equipment lead times and identify critical path items Help Maintain PCR under the direction of the Project Manager Track engineering and drafting to facilitate deadlines

Help organize and review contract documents Compile vendor quotes/submittals and review for comparison to scope and compliance with the specs

Other job-related duties as may be assigned

WHAT WILL CATCH OUR EYES:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or 5+ year’s related experience).
  • Significant experience in HVAC, Piping and or Plumbing may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have knowledge of cost tracking
  • Must have an understanding of construction contracts and change management.
  • Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Scheduling software such as Primavera, Bluebeam and Procore and ERP systems such as Viewpoint, CMIC Spectrum.(3-D Cad experience is a plus)
  • Must have ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • OSHA 10
  • Willing to travel to various jobsites
  • Willing to spend time both in office and on jobsite