Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Egan Company•Champlin, MN

16d•$72,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager 3 provides business and administrative support to project management, helping plan and coordinate designated mechanical projects. The role assists project managers in meeting project goals within established time frames and financial parameters, and shares accountability for project financial health, profitability, and operational success. The APM supports project documentation, procurement, scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, project billing, change orders, and field change requests. The position also contributes to safety, project meetings, as-built documentation, and ongoing collaboration with Egan’s mechanical field teams and other groups. The role offers opportunities for career development toward project management. Work is performed in the office, at customer sites, and at jobsites as needed. The position is eligible for a hybrid work model after at least 90 days in the office at the start of employment. Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required. The stated salary range is $72,000–$82,000, subject to experience, education, and skills, with potential for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent technical training and related construction experience.
At least 2 years of construction and/or general business experience.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Courteous, professional, diplomatic, and highly motivated.
Ability to complete work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to anticipate and adjust to changing priorities and methods.
Eagerness to take on challenges and learn new things.
Understanding of project management principles and processes.
Working-level technical knowledge of construction management, such as estimating or trade knowledge.
Excellent Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills, and ability and desire to learn new software systems.
Must obtain OSHA-30 certification within six months of hire if not already certified.
Travel to jobsites and client sites may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with plan and specification analysis to develop clear, consistent interpretations of construction documents.
Use Egan project management systems and processes, including Milestone Based Delivery (MBD).
Promote a positive safety culture by communicating and following Egan safety policies and goals on assigned projects.
Advise project management about potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties related to assigned duties, and learn how to prevent or resolve them.
Compose and edit letters, memos, reports, and procedures; assist with change orders, project billings, and change request pricing.
Process or oversee day-to-day administrative items as directed, including supply requisitions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, and take-offs.
Prepare special reports, studies, and statistical analyses as requested, including researching, developing, or interpreting data with limited supervision or instruction.
Assist with monitoring subcontractors, project scheduling, and cost control.
Research and prepare field change requests to resolve design issues.
Help keep as-built documents accurate and up to date.
Attend project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as directed.
Take a proactive approach to career development, using available resources and requesting instruction to learn to become a successful project manager.
Solicit and review project submittals and coordinate with the project manager and purchasing.
Build internal partnerships and collaborate with other Egan groups and mechanical field teams to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Use a basic understanding of financials and reporting to support project managers.
Perform additional duties and assignments as requested or needed.