JH Kelly, LLC · 14 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer- Construction
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $35/hr
1+ years expJH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. They are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager/Field Engineer to support the Project Manager in executing construction projects valued between $12M and $20M annually, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist in developing and updating project schedules, including co-creating three-week look-ahead plans with the Project Manager
Manage project documentation (RFIs, change orders, submittals) via weekly spreadsheets, ensuring alignment with specifications
Coordinate, review, and approve shop drawings and submittals with support from Project Support or Field Engineers
Oversee construction activities at assigned job sites, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards
Lead project kick-off meetings, pre-fab page turns, closeouts, and manage certificates of occupancy and O&M documentation
Serve as the front-line liaison with owner representatives, running weekly owner meetings for projects over $1M
Build and maintain proactive, positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams (safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT)
Work with supervisors to ensure productivity, union harmony, and high morale among jobsite personnel and craft workers
Aggressively manage change orders in collaboration with the Project Manager
Monitor weekly cost reports and forecast monthly with the Project Manager
Assist with monthly invoice updates
Provide permit procurement assistance and maintain as-built documents
Learn, follow, and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols
Coordinate with designers to provide constructability advice, ensuring practical and efficient designs
Assist with estimating takeoffs and managing purchase orders, subcontracts, and RFIs
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support project success
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year in the construction industry; civil/structural experience preferred
Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience/education
Strong oral and written communication, with the ability to read and understand construction drawings and isometrics
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate Excel skills
Scheduling experience or education
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various construction sites as needed
Organized, proactive, and able to adapt under pressure
A self-starter who builds relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Job turnover experience is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage : JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
Paid Vacation and Holidays : Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
401K : 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD : Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
Annual Performance Bonuses : Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
Profit Sharing : Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.
Company
JH Kelly, LLC
JH Kelly is a fourth generation, family-owned construction company that provides HVAC and plumbing services to commercial facility owners and acts as a self-performing industrial general contractor at process plants throughout the greater Pacific Northwest.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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