Assistant Project Manager

JCM Associates • Upper Marlboro, MD

10d • $80,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

JCM Associates, Inc. is a family-owned commercial mechanical and plumbing contractor with 38 years of history in the DC Metro region. We have built a reputation for delivering technically complex, high-value projects for the region's top owners, developers, and general contractors - data centers, hospitals, federal facilities, high-rise residential, college campuses, and trophy office buildings - with project values ranging from $15M to $200M+. Thirty-eight years as a family-owned business has shaped everything about how we operate. Our culture is close-knit, collaborative, and genuinely team-first - the kind of environment where people know each other, look out for each other, and take pride in the work they do together. We are based in Upper Marlboro, MD - just 20 minutes from Washington DC - in a brand-new, state-of-the-art office and fabrication facility purpose-built for the scale of work we do. Careers are built here. Skills are developed here. People are valued here - and that is exactly why so many of our team members have stayed for 20 years or more. If you are ready to grow into a career in mechanical construction project management, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical and plumbing project management, project engineering, or a directly related construction role.
• Experience with a mechanical contractor, general contractor, or MEP subcontractor is preferred.
• Field or trade background is a significant advantage - plumber, pipefitter, HVAC mechanic, or any hands-on mechanical/plumbing installation experience. Candidates who came up through the trades and want to move into project management are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems in commercial or industrial construction, including the ability to read and interpret MEP drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with mechanical and plumbing equipment - AHUs, pumps, chillers, VAVs, hydronic systems, domestic water, sanitary, and related systems.
• Experience managing submittals, coordinating RFIs, and producing closeout documentation including IOM manuals.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and controls design documents when coordinating final equipment connections with other trades.
• Procore: Required for submittal management, RFI tracking, document control, and daily logs. Strongly preferred; training is available for the right candidate.
• Bluebeam Revu: Required for markup, drawing review, and document collaboration. Proficiency expected.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (equipment logs, cost tracking, procurement logs), Word (letters, reports), Outlook and Teams (daily communication with GC, vendors, subs). Proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

• BIM / Coordination Tools: Experience attending BIM coordination meetings and reviewing models (Navisworks, Revit, or similar) is a plus.
• Scheduling Software: Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, track, and manage submittals for mechanical and plumbing equipment, materials, and systems. Confirm compliance with plans and specifications before forwarding.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including design changes, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, IOM manuals, and project reports.
• Serve as the point person for document management applications and ensure all logs are current and accurate.
• Build and manage the JCM Equipment Tracking Log. Coordinate with the PM to ensure major equipment is released on schedule and deliveries align with the project timeline.
• Conduct off-site storage visits when required to verify stored materials for billing, review equipment against approved submittals, and confirm final orientations.
• Assist the PM with purchasing activities including scoping, take-offs, change order proposals, and soliciting pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist the PM and Foreman in planning, executing, and closing projects including scheduling, resource allocation, materials procurement, and commissioning.
• Help maintain project schedules and subcontractor detail schedules. Communicate impacts and delays to the PM proactively.
• Assist the PM with cost forecasts, budget and estimate tracking, purchase orders, and project accounting.
• Support the BIM coordination process by attending clash meetings, reviewing models for system layout conflicts, and ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Assist the PM with maintaining fabrication schedules, coordinating spool drawing reviews, and tracking the fabrication log.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, assist with field coordination, manage punch lists, support rigging logistics, and handle material management.
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Work closely with GC and subcontractor project teams, field leaders, foremen, and site supervisors to maintain alignment and resolve issues efficiently.
• Assist with project closeout including assembling IOM manuals, startup and commissioning documentation, subcontractor punch lists, warranties, and final payment documents.
• Coordinate equipment training schedules with vendors and the GC. Assist with final inspections and authority sign-offs.
• Support implementation of JCM's Quality Assurance Program and site safety protocols.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• On-site fitness facility at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Upper Marlboro headquarters.
• Company outings, team events, and a close-knit culture built around people who enjoy working together.
• Clear path to Project Manager for the right candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree