Assistant Construction Project Manager

Evapco is an employee-owned company experiencing strong growth and holding a leading role in the green energy and data center sectors – two industries shaping the future. We recently launched an ambitious expansion program to further establish our position as a global leader in engineering and manufacturing for heat transfer solutions worldwide. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement and rewarding great results.

Guided by our core belief that “People make the difference” we are eager to welcome a skilled, dependable, and dynamic professional to our talented team in Bridgewater, NJ.

The candidate will be based in the Evapco Dry Cooling (EDC) New Jersey office and will travel as needed to Construction Sites while reporting and providing support to the VP and the Director of Field Services and will collaborate with the NJ Project Teams and the Denver Business Development team.

Basic Job Functions are as follows:

• Thorough understanding of project documents.
• The Assembly of Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Review of construction bids, client specifications, and contract requirements.
• Reviewing and commenting on erection documents and engineering drawings.
• The assembly of construction and commissioning procedures & memos.
• Reviewing and responding to RFIs, OS&Ds, NCRs and more from the various job sites.

The role also requires that the schedule, the methods of erection and the contractual milestones are all achieved while maintaining safety and environmental concerns. This position requires up to 50% domestic & international travel, and temporary residence at the various construction sites.

• Collaborative team player and independent self-starter; commercially savvy with a hands‑on approach and great task prioritization.
• The ability to multitask across multiple projects/sites while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Professional ethics, efficient communication, and detailed work.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, B31.1, AWS, AISC, and OSHA codes.
• Knowledge and commitment to QC/QA processes in construction, commissioning, maintenance, and warranty.
• Skilled in interpreting bids, contracts, specs, codes, drawings, and documentation.
• Intermediate user of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well with other disciplines, and the ability to manage difficult personalities and maintain relationships while still achieving project goals.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to compile reports and report site problems in a concise, accurate way to the main office with the use of photos, written reports, hand drawn sketches, etc.

• Prepare, review, and manage all project documentation for construction and commissioning, ensuring compliance with client specifications, codes, and site procedures.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders (erection contractors, commissioning teams, clients, owners, suppliers, and EDC project management) on all site‑related matters.
• Attend meetings and document accurate minutes with action items.
• Conduct routine site inspections to document & verify construction progress and provide erection support, warranty follow‑up, and punch list oversight.
• Monitor and manage schedules to ensure on‑time project delivery.
• Organize and file site documentation (subcontractor reports, ITPs, NCRs, RFIs, drawings, photos, correspondence, etc.).
• Prepare detailed weekly/monthly internal reports covering progress, milestones, deliveries, safety, weather, meetings, and status of RFIs/NCRs/OS&Ds.
• Draft memos, work instructions, letters, change orders, and other project documents as needed.
• Propose responses to RFIs, NCRs, OS&Ds, change orders, and back charges.
• Review and administer subcontractor and client contracts; evaluate client specifications and project documents.
• Review and provide feedback on erection and engineering drawings/documents.
• Support the EDC Denver‑based sales team and create/provide prospective clients with presentations on constructability, value engineering, etc.
• Perform site inspections to verify progress, workmanship quality, and specification compliance (approx. 50% office‑based, 50% in the field).
• Work in diverse environments (office and site), including noisy conditions, all weather outdoors, working at heights, climbing ladders & scaffolding, ability to lift 50 lbs., crouching and bending.

• BS in Construction or Engineering is preferred, but experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in Project Engineer, Construction Engineer or Field Engineer roles related to power plant construction and heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA, LOTO procedures, etc.