Assistant Project Manager

Bernhard

Assistant Project Manager assisting project managers in managing project life cycle and HVAC/plumbing installations. Coordinating safety and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,080 - $77,570 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by coordinating safety meetings, incident investigations, and maintaining employee involvement
Responsible for assisting project managers and superintendents in executing the project life cycle
Works with the Project Manager to ensure proper planning and management of the installation of HVAC and plumbing to ensure that the installation meets code and project requirements and is brought in on time and under budget
Participates in operation, corporate, and departmental meetings, as required to successfully execute the project and/or departmental goals
Assists Project Manager in preparations of vendor and subcontractor purchase orders, submittals, and shop drawings to reflect contract drawings, specifications and estimates
Actively participates in monthly reports and cost reviews, capturing deviations from plan or schedule
Working with project team as necessary in order to bring the project in on time and under budget
Assists Project Manager as need with estimating change orders, project documentation, and project close out, including commissioning requirements
Responsible for actively participating with the project team on all facets of the project life cycle to ensure project goals are met, while developing a skillset to progress one's career in the mechanical industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2 years applicable field work experience
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to read construction plans and specifications
Thorough knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods
Hands-on experience in craft supervision and labor coordination
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
Well-versed in the industry and the Company's competitors
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC installationplumbing installationconstruction technologyschedulingcraft supervisionlabor coordinationreading construction plansproject documentationestimating change orderscommissioning requirements

Soft Skills

effective communicationdetail-orientedmultitaskingteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityorganizational skillsinitiativewillingness to learn