Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineer
Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction
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We are a diversified designer, supplier, installer, and servicer of engineered air systems and components for the industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, and mission-critical markets. Our air treatment systems help control all internal conditions, including temperature, relative humidity, cleanliness, and ventilation.
Job Summary
Bahnson Mechanical Systems (BMS) has utilized its extensive mechanical engineering and construction experience to solve clients' most challenging problems for over 107 years. Based in the southeast, we are a premiere design-build mechanical contractor that serves the industrial, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mission-critical markets. As part of EMCOR Group, our group of companies provides local leadership to solve mechanical engineering challenges for our clients, enhanced by the backing of a financially solid Fortune 500® company with national presence.
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager throughout the project from start to finish: plan, organize, and coordinate activities within the construction schedule, including monitoring job progress and resolving field issues as they arise. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities within the organization.
- Assists with organizing, scheduling, budgeting, and implementing project specifications.
- Adapts in a dynamic work environment to facilitate field installation.
- Reviews contract and bid documents from estimating; reviews and understands scope after project turnover. Attends walk-throughs.
- Assists with project document control, including insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFIs, change orders, correspondence, etc.
- Ensures documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software.
- Verifies that correct drawings are distributed to field.
- Assists with schedule of values or billing format as required by the contract documents.
- Requests purchase orders for major equipment and subcontractors dictating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates.
- Facilitates material takeoffs by trade foreman.
- Attends all necessary meetings with internal and external entities to review scheduling, delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to job setbacks.
- Supports accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follows up on outstanding balances, utilizing construction finances and accounting practices.
- Collaborates with foreman regarding project safety (toolbox talks and weekly walk-throughs).
- Gathers information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing.
- Ensures no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed.
- Assists field personnel in closeout of project.
- Obtains as-builts from field, requests CAD from engineering.
- Escalates critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendations for resolution.
- Complies with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
- 1 to 3 years of Mechanical Construction management experience.
- Bachelor of Science with an engineering or construction management focus (preferred).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
- Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
- Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid Accidental Death/Dismemberment coverage
- Company-paid Life insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to the first 5% and immediate vesting
- Competitive Paid Days Off + Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Employee referral incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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