Assistant Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience

Previous Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, construction coordination, or mechanical contracting experience preferred Candidates who have performed APM-level responsibilities without holding the official APM title may be considered Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, or 3+ years of relevant experience HVAC, piping, plumbing, or mechanical construction exposure preferred Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar software Experience with procurement, scheduling, equipment/material releases, submittals, or site coordination Experience supporting mechanical or HVAC construction projects

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to work closely with a Project Manager and support the day-to-day execution of mechanical construction and manufacturing projects of an MEP client of ours. The APM will assist with scheduling, procurement, equipment releases, documentation, deliverables, and overall project coordination. This role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle and is designed to develop individuals toward future Project Manager responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager with day-to-day project execution and coordination Assist with transitioning projects from estimating into project management Coordinate procurement activities, equipment/material releases, and project deliverables Create, maintain, and update project schedules Manage and track project submittals Review Bills of Materials and assist with material takeoffs Track engineering and design activities against project deadlines Compile and review vendor quotes and submittals Assist with pricing and tracking change orders Track equipment lead times and critical-path items Generate project status reports and updates Assist with contract documents, turnover packages, and Operations & Maintenance manuals