Assistant Project Manager

Hermanson Company•Oklaunion, TX

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hermanson Company is a well-established Mechanical company with a strong presence in the Puget Sound area since 1979. They have evolved from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner-led full-service mechanical construction, design, and maintenance provider, significantly contributing to the U.S. national construction industry. Hermanson is committed to creating a positive work environment by hiring and retaining motivated, professional, and ethical individuals dedicated to delivering quality results. They foster a high-performance culture where individuals collaborate to form dedicated teams focused on achieving customer goals. The company operates under core values including putting clients first, valuing family, maintaining character, fostering teamwork, appreciating each other, and encouraging learning, growth, and innovation. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) role involves supporting Project Managers (PM) or Senior Project Managers (Sr. PM) by managing and executing tasks within assigned projects. The APM I is in a developmental phase, aiming to gain proficiency in construction processes and familiarity with commercial construction sites. APMs provide essential support and communication for successful project completion, focusing on daily details such as relaying correspondence between field and office, ordering equipment, and managing project documentation. Their work is crucial in ensuring project schedules and goals are met, adhering to Hermanson Company's policies, ethical standards, and objectives. APMs may work on multiple projects simultaneously, with project scope varying significantly in duration and value. They also work with their manager to develop a personal development plan and build technical knowledge in mechanical and plumbing systems, building codes, and company standards.

Requirements

Technical skills in programs such as ACC Build, MS Office, Bluebeam Revu, D365 or similar.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Efficient time management skills.
Works with a sense of urgency.
Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility.
Ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
Combination of direct trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing APM I duties.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with and supports the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
Meets and develops relationships with project foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Performs all essential duties and responsibilities in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
Assists with one to multiple projects. May manage small projects.
Works with manager to create a personal development plan.
Develops a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
Develops technical knowledge on mechanical & plumbing systems, building codes & standards, and Hermanson Construction standards.
Maintains current plan set on ACC Build or in Project Folder.
Creates base procurement and submittal logs from equipment matrices and Specifications.
Gathers and packages submittals.
Issues submittals and logs them.
Saves and logs RFIs.
Processes purchase orders.
Tracks and updates procurement log.
Issues submittal, RFI, and procurement logs.
Coordinates journal adjustments with Project Accountant.
Sets up and tracks per diem/subsistence payments.
Collects and builds Closeout Document Package.
Engages with Site Safety to understand safety audit results and develop an awareness of safety on the jobsite.
Gains exposure to the BIM and detailing process.
Understands construction schedules and how they were developed.
Writes subcontracts.
Tracks and collects startup, installation verification, and pre-commissioning forms as required per project.
Creates Requests for Information (RFIs) as necessary, including relevant sketches. Marks up RFIs on contract documents, including plans and submittals.
Develops submittal packages and checks for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
Drafts equipment POs and checks for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
Assesses drawing updates and determines if there are scope impacts.
Updates project budgets through budget revisions and updates change order logs.
Gains exposure to the basics of estimating: Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings, conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all, and calculating and drafting change orders as required.
Gains exposure in how to complete and present monthly financial reports (ECAC/stats).
Walks assigned projects regularly.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums
401(k) with discretionary company match
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays)
Disability income protection
Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans
Career growth & development opportunities
In-house training programs
Certificate & tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)