Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Reports to: Project Manager

About Us:

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC is an industry leader in BIM technology, and innovative design-assist services for complex mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.

Summary

University Mechanical is currently seeking a Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager with mechanical construction projects on time and within budget for various markets;
Semiconductor, Healthcare, Higher Education Data Center, Manufacturing, and a wide range of other markets. The position requires that the individual have 3-5 years of construction work-related experience, preferably working for a Mechanical Contractor. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager with ensuring projects meet quality requirements and are progressing and completed on time, within budget, and with defined resources;
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure a complete scope of work is defined;
• Develop competencies with reviewing drawings and specifications to assist with preparing project schedules, change orders, building and environmental controls;
• Monitor project budgets and labor costs, alerting the Project Manager to any concerns;
• Prepare, maintain and present computer-generated logs and reports;
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Project Managers;
• Prepare and manage communications internally with the construction team and support functions as well as with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects;
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

• Must have 3-5 years Construction Project Engineering experience or similar experience, preferably working for a Mechanical Contractor;
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 6 years combined experience in Field Installation and Project Management in the Mechanical Industry;
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and work experience showing the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily;
• Needs to be able to demonstrate experience in project scheduling, productivity analysis, project cost control accounting equipment and material procurement. Must have a working knowledge of HVAC & Process/Plumbing Systems;
• Must understand Commercial & Industrial construction sequences and Testing procedures for HVAC systems and ASHRAE data & guidelines. LEED certification a plus;
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Project, Access, & Power point). Project Management & Accounting Software experience preferred;
• Frequent travel to assigned construction project sites in the greater Tempe/Phoenix area

Required Attributes

The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must effectively manage time and details.
• Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is…