Assistant Project Manager

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Rayville, LA, USA
In-Office
63K-94K Annually
Junior
Professional Services • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports HVAC construction projects across planning, execution, coordination, safety, quality control, procurement, estimating, labor tracking, and closeout. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting notes, equipment procurement logs, site inspections, scope changes, cost tracking, productivity reporting, and closeout materials. The role coordinates with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, field teams, and project managers while helping maintain project budgets, schedules, compliance, and communications.
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Job Description:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained. Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety

  • As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained. Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety

  • 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.

Scope of Work Support

  • Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work.

Procurement Support

  • Maintain equipment procurement logs.

  • Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.

Safety compliance

  • Perform site walkthroughs and inspections

  • Assist in site safety compliance

Estimation

  • Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects

  • Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software

Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity

  • Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.

 What we're looking for in you

  • 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

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401K with company match

• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

• Paid Parental leave

• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details:  https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

 

Pay Range: 

$62,549.35 - $93,824.03

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or a related field
  • 2+ years of knowledge or experience in the building and 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
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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The Company
HQ: Saint Paul, MN
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

Harris is a national mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. It provides design and engineering, construction, building automation, service, manufacturing, conveyor systems, and end-to-end building systems. Its work spans HVAC and plumbing installations, process piping, controls, maintenance, retrofits, and engineered building solutions. With regional offices across the United States, Harris supports projects ranging from hospitals and stadiums to manufacturing facilities and power plants.

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