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The Jamar Company · 1 day ago

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial/Mechanical

Duluth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27.20/hr - $40.80/hr

3+ years exp

The Jamar Company is a solution-focused specialty services provider with a strong regional presence and national reach. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Commercial team and Project Managers in ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and on budget through various hands-on tasks including estimating and document control.

ManufacturingReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support Project and Department Managers with project analysis, compliance, document control, meeting coordination, estimating assistance, and promoting a safe work environment

Research and interpret technical engineering data to ensure compliance with standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions

Assist in resolving field issues, identifying solutions and escalating to Project Managers for documentation and approval

Analyze plans and specifications to provide clear, trackable interpretations for construction teams

Manage document control per policy, including RFIs, submittals, and supporting field personnel with follow-through. Track progress and financials throughout the project lifecycle (billings, WIPs, etc.)

Support estimating efforts by performing take-offs, drafting proposals, and collaborating with the estimating team

Research and recommend solutions for design conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions

Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built updates and close-out materials

Assist with field change requests to resolve design issues

Participate in coordination and strategy meetings with owners, contractors, architects, and engineers

Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all tasks

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction ManagementBlueprint ReadingEstimating ExperienceHVAC SystemsMechanical EngineeringAutoCADBIMProcoreTech SavvyTime ManagementCommunication SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study, OR three years of construction related experience, is required

Ability to read blueprints and integrate multiple building systems

Familiarity with commercial construction, HVAC, plumbing systems; estimating experience preferred

Strong computer skills (MS Office) with ability to learn AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, PlanGrid, Bluebeam/Adobe Pro, estimating tools, Procore/Primavera, and file-sharing platforms

Excellent time management and scheduling skills to meet tight deadlines

Eager to master construction concepts and drive projects to successful completion

Experience with iPhone and iPad helpful

Exceptional verbal, written, and customer service skills

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

Willingness and ability to travel 20-40% of the time to local/regional job sites and client locations

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check