Assistant Project Manager
General Description
The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
This position serves as a key liaison between the office and field, assisting with project documentation, procurement, scheduling, and financial tracking while gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of project management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Managers with overall project execution, including planning, scheduling, and coordination
- Support the preparation and management of project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting
- Process submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation in a timely manner
- Coordinate material procurement and track deliveries to ensure alignment with project schedules
- Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, logs, and correspondence
- Assist with subcontractor coordination, including scope reviews and performance tracking
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and accuracy
- Support project scheduling efforts and monitor progress against milestones
- Assist with job cost reporting, billing support, and cash flow tracking
- Coordinate with field teams to ensure clear communication of project expectations and priorities
- Participate in project meetings and maintain meeting minutes and action item logs
- Support project closeout, including punchlist completion, O&M manuals, and final documentation
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork across all project stakeholders
Key Competencies/Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Working knowledge of construction processes, preferably within mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing)
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Basic understanding of project financials, budgeting, and cost control
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management software preferred
- Familiarity with industry standards (SMACNA, ASHRAE, etc.) preferred
- 1–5 years of construction or project coordination experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and navigating active job sites
- Ability to work in construction environments and access all areas of the project
- Ability to use computers and generate reports
- May require extended hours to support inspections and project milestones
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Lee Companies, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Lee Companies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
