Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Job Opportunity: Assistant Project Manager

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Project Manager (APM) in a leading specialty mechanical sub-contractor company focusing on pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and ductwork. Be part of a passionate community dedicated to dominating, elevating, and winning in the commercial and industrial sectors.

Role Overview:

The Assistant Project Manager role is an entry point into our construction Project Management career path. APMs are essential for the logistical and clerical facilitation of day-to-day operations across various projects. Entrusted with high responsibility and ownership, APMs support Project Managers (PMs) in planning, directing, completing, and ensuring the financial success of projects by managing all assets, documents, and communication flows.

Job Conditions:

Supervisor : Reports to Project Manager

Work Environment & Location : In-person (100%) with a mix of office and job-site work depending on project size, requirements, and phase.

Communication : Frequent interaction with Project Managers, Virtual Design Team, Superintendents, Vendors, Customers (General Contractors/Project Owners), and other Sub-Contractors.

Tools/Software Used : Procore, BlueBeam, Timberline, TimberScan, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Autodesk Fab Review

Responsibilities:

Document Control : Manage documents predominantly via Procore and internal drives, including Requests for Information, Submittals, and Invoicing.

Communication : Serve as the project point-of-contact for both Internal & External parties.

Planning : Prepare material matrices/product lists, schedule materials, and manage equipment buyouts.

Field Support : Provide quality control, inspection, field supervision, and ensure safety awareness.

Project Tracking : Maintain project timelines in coordination with stakeholders.

Jobsite Management : Ensure upkeep and effective management of job sites.

Qualifications:

Education : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Construction Management/Science or Mechanical-oriented studies (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering).

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

Strong organizational skills and practices.

Clear and direct communication approaches with multiple parties.

Strong relationship-building abilities internally, externally, and with clients.

Adaptability to shifting priorities and capability to identify urgent/emerging obstacles.

Foresight and flexible problem-solving skills to account for unknown variables.

Commitment to living out company values and guiding principles:

Built on Partnerships : Customers for Life & Doing the Right Thing

Built for Performance : Make it Safe & Count on Us

Preferences:

Approximately 1-3 years of work experience within Commercial Construction or Mechanical Industries.

Familiarity or experience within mechanical trades and/or working with tradesmen.

Embrace a rewarding career with a company that values partnership, performance, and integrity. Apply today to become an integral part of our team and contribute to high-impact mechanical construction projects.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.