University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. (AZ) · 22 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUniversity Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is a leading provider of mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. They are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager to assist with planning and coordinating construction activities, ensuring the project flows effectively from inception to completion.
Construction
Responsibilities
Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion
Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover. Attend walk-throughs
Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc
Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software
Verify correct drawings are distributed to field
Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents
Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as required
Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements, and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)
Facilitate material takeoffs by trade foreman
Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks
Support accounting department in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances
Collaborate with foreman regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)
Gather information for changes in work and turnover to estimating for pricing. P.M. will finalize C.O. pricing after estimating completes takeoff and attempt to maximize profit on C.O.s. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed
Assist field personnel in closeout of project
Obtain as-builts from field; request CAD from engineering
Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution
Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering OR a minimum of 3 - 5 years work-related experience in the Mechanical Construction Industry
High School diploma or GED required
Knowledge of the construction industry and documentation
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs
Familiarity with project management/document control software
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail
Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations
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 regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations
The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. (AZ)
From project inception to commissioning and beyond, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors offers mechanical contracting solutions that focus on clients’ bottom-line needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Thornton
President & CEO
Douglas Kanaan
Chief Financial Officer
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