Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Ready to turn your construction management degree into a real career? A growing mechanical contractor is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Nashville to support big HVAC and piping jobs.

You won't be stuck on the sidelines. You'll help run the day-to-day details of real projects, from cost tracking to site walks, and build the skills that lead to your own projects.

What you'll do

• Track project costs, process invoices and help build billing schedules and forecasts
• Walk job sites to check that mechanical and plumbing installs follow the approved plans
• Help define subcontractor scopes and keep an eye on their schedules and change orders
• Contribute to a safe jobsite through inspections and safety planning
• Work with field leaders to line up crews, deliveries and equipment
• Assist with shop fabrication packages, material quantities and purchasing
• Log, route and follow up on RFIs, submittals, drawings and other project documents

What you bring

• Up to 2 years of project management experience with a mechanical contractor
• Comfort with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint and ACC Build, plus Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with HVAC and piping systems is a plus
• Degree in construction management or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on construction management experience
• Some exposure to P6 or Microsoft Project, or eagerness to learn it
• Organized, a clear communicator, and comfortable juggling shifting deadlines

Why you'll love it

• Mentors who want you to succeed
• Room to grow into your own project portfolio
• Health, dental, vision and 401(k) benefits
• Paid time off, paid holidays and tuition assistance

Pay based on experience. All conversations are confidential, so apply today to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.