Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction
5 Star Recruitment
Rochester, MN · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial - Construction
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained. Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety.
Document Control
Review, organize, and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g., Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop, and vendors).
Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
Assist in drafting, submitting, and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes
Assist in the administration of the project-specific quality control program and compile documentation.
Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
Administer project closeout documentation, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.
Scope of Work Support
Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to the original scope of work.
Procurement Support
Maintain equipment procurement logs.
Assist in the management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the Purchasing Department.
Safety compliance
Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
Assist in site safety compliance
Ensure all safety requirements are met - this includes site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
Estimation
Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects
Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software
Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.
Assist in producing and populating letters of scope/proposal.
Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity
Assist the project manager and the field foreman in tracking labor productivity in the accounting software.
What we're looking for in you:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred
2+ years of knowledge/experience in the building & construction industry
Strong understanding of mechanical systems
Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
Understanding of business administration and management principles
Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.