Assistant Project Manager

McKenney's Inc.•Charlotte, NC

24d

About The Position

This position requires assistance in managing the pre-construction, design, execution, and close-out of projects according to company objectives and goals. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the project team in engineering management, conceptual estimating, pricing change orders, multi-trade project scheduling, short-term scheduling, booking change orders in the internal cost analysis system, procurement of equipment, RFIs, submittals, managing field labor, field coordination, subcontractor management, material take off and interacting with the General Contractor and Owners project teams to successfully execute construction projects and to support the acquisition of additional work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or building construction.
Will accept an equivalent business management degree with a focus on construction or engineering and 1-2 years of project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systems.
If no degree, a minimum of 5+ years of internal experience working with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in the office or the field.
Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.
Respect from subordinates, peers, customers, and supervisors
Willingness to sacrifice short-term gain for long-term results and accomplishment
Detail-oriented
Ability to multitask
Strong desire to provide excellent customer service
High sense of urgency
Highly motivated to achieve
Have a genuine passion for the company and the industry
Good mechanical aptitude
Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
Must be able to reason through and solve problems
Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks
Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines
Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic, uphold company values, and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
Professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
Ability to read and understand drawings: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil, structural

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry.
Two years of experience managing mechanical work
Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts)
Knowledge of Account Management (managing multiple customers)
Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist the project team in managing internal and external engineering teams, including multi-trade engineering coordination and shop drawing review.
Estimating, budgeting, and written proposals
Understand contracts and contractual scope
Planning and scheduling, including short-term interval scheduling of various crafts
Manage material, equipment, tools, information, and subcontractors on each job
Material, equipment, and subcontractor procurement
Cost control (internal accounting system, change orders, etc.)
Ensuring quality and performance
Assist the project team in communications with general contractors, architects, engineers, and owners
Assist in managing start-up, commissioning, and owner training
Assist the project team in supporting field crews
Safety awareness, training, promotion
Warranty administration
Market and promote the entire company
Understand, practice, and promote all company values and operational procedures
Mentorship and development of Co-ops