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#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER | MECHANICAL |[Kansas City Metro]
We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join a design-build mechanical contractor in the Kansas City metro. This is a growth role built for someone with early-career construction experience who wants to develop into a full Project Manager with real project ownership and upside. You'll work directly alongside senior project managers on commercial and industrial mechanical projects — HVAC, piping, and plumbing — and gain broad, hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle in a collaborative, low-ego environment.
- Anticipate $80K base salary (+/-)
- Health insurance — premiums paid IN FULL by for employee, spouse, and dependents (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) — company matches up to 4% of salary, Profit Sharing
- Office-based position, Overland Park, KS area
Overview:
- Assist with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication across active mechanical construction projects
- Support budgeting, cost tracking, and change order management
- Work within Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms for project documentation and reporting
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal field and office teams
- Help ensure project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to reporting and client communications
- Learn and grow within a mentorship-oriented PM team with a clear path to Project Manager
Preferred skills/qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred
- 1–4 years of experience in construction — mechanical, HVAC, or related field strongly preferred
- Exposure to HVAC, piping, or plumbing systems is a significant plus
- Familiarity with construction project management software (Procore, ACC, or equivalent)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
KEYWORDS: assistant project manager, APM, project engineer, construction coordinator, mechanical construction, HVAC, piping, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, commercial construction, design-build
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