Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

MSS Solutions•Hanahan, SC

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About The Position

MSS Solutions, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist with the design and project management of HVAC systems and facility projects. The role involves planning, organizing, and executing projects while working closely with Project Managers, clients, vendors, subcontractors, sales, and engineering teams. The successful candidate will help define customer needs and project scope, coordinate engineering and procurement, support cost and schedule management, and ensure projects are properly documented and closed out. The candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience, along with experience preparing engineering calculations, energy modeling and savings calculations, construction drawings, and project specifications. Knowledge of applied HVAC equipment systems, Building Automation Systems, and associated support services is required. The role includes frequent interaction with computer equipment and may involve both job-site and office environments, with exposure to various weather, noise, electrical, chemical, and mechanical conditions.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Experience preparing engineering calculations, energy modeling and savings calculations, construction drawings, and project specifications.
Knowledge of applied HVAC equipment systems, Building Automation Systems, and associated support services.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and project management of HVAC systems, including planning, organizing, and executing facility projects.
Assist in determining mechanical construction needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet customer facility requirements.
Coordinate with sales to provide data needed to assemble project scope.
Coordinate project-specific engineering.
Develop scope of work and project specifications.
Work with the project schedule.
Work with engineering to determine equipment specifications and procure materials.
Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors.
Approve invoices.
Provide complete closeout documentation and warranty coverage.
Assist in reviewing and maintaining cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, and other project-related activities.
Work with engineering on the specification and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, and other details.
Optimize job costs by negotiating prices with vendors and subcontractors.
Maintain files for each job.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company.