Assistant Project Manager

Encore Fire Protection•Covington, LA

About The Position

At Encore Fire Protection, we’re proud to be the East Coast’s largest full-service fire protection company, serving more than 90,000 customers from Maine to Louisiana. With over 2,400 employees, we design, install, inspect, and service fire protection systems that protect lives and property every day. Our goal is simple: deliver a better experience to the customers and communities that depend on us. We grow with purpose, invest in our people, and build teams that take safety, accountability, and teamwork seriously. Our mission is to be the best fire protection company the industry has ever seen. Do you like being close to the action? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and at your best when you’re helping keep work moving forward? Do you want to grow into a Project Manager role but value learning from experienced leaders along the way? We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support sprinkler installation work within our fire protection operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with Project Managers, field supervisors, technicians, and customers to help plan work, track progress, and keep projects organized from start to finish. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You won’t just push paper. You’ll learn how fire protection projects are estimated, scheduled, executed, and closed out while building the foundation for a long-term career in project management. As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll help keep service work connected and moving by supporting planning, communication, and execution. You’ll learn to balance safety, schedule, and cost while helping remove obstacles for the field.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in construction, service operations, or a trade-adjacent role
Exposure to project coordination, field operations, estimating, or scheduling
Ability to read and understand basic construction documents, drawings, and scopes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear communication skills and comfort working with both field teams and customers
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Comfort using everyday business tools such as email, spreadsheets, and scheduling or tracking systems
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally as needed
Ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds when required

Nice To Haves

Experience in fire protection, mechanical, electrical, or specialty construction trades
Familiarity with service work or fast-turn projects
Exposure to project management or scheduling software
Interest in growing into a Project Manager role
Industry certifications, trade schooling, or construction-related training

Responsibilities

Supporting Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of service and small construction projects
Assisting with scheduling technicians, tracking work progress, and updating project timelines
Helping manage customer communication, including scheduling, updates, and basic issue resolution
Coordinating material and equipment needs, including ordering and delivery tracking
Reviewing scopes of work, work orders, and basic drawings to ensure field execution aligns with expectations
Tracking job costs, change requests, and documentation under the guidance of the Project Manager
Participating in site walks, job meetings, and inspections to build field and customer relationships
Helping maintain accurate project records, reports, and closeout documentation
Representing Encore professionally with technicians, customers, vendors, and partners