Job ID: DR597373347
Location: Raleigh, NC
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 04/07/2026
Assistant Project Manager -Construction | Day Shift | Direct Hire | Pay $60,000 – $75,000 annually
What Matters Most
• Competitive salary based on experience $60K – $75k annually
• Direct Hire opportunity with a respected HVAC & Plumbing construction organization.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development.
• Primarily office-based role with regular site visits.
• Opportunity to grow into a Project Manager track and build a long-term career.
• Direct Hire opportunity with a respected HVAC & Plumbing construction organization.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development.
• Primarily office-based role with regular site visits.
• Opportunity to grow into a Project Manager track and build a long-term career.
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager with planning, coordinating, and executing HVAC and plumbing construction projects. This position ensures projects stay safe, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with company quality standards. The APM works as a key link between project management, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Responsibilities
Project Coordination
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors to keep materials and work on track.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate project files, logs, and documentation.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors to keep materials and work on track.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate project files, logs, and documentation.
Financial Management
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and budget updates.
• Prepare and review subcontractor/vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with cost-to-complete reports and monthly billing support.
• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and budget updates.
• Prepare and review subcontractor/vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with cost-to-complete reports and monthly billing support.
Scheduling and Logistics
• Help develop and maintain construction schedules (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Monitor progress and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to support timelines.
• Help develop and maintain construction schedules (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Monitor progress and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to support timelines.
Field Support & Safety
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and quality.
• Partner with foremen/superintendents to solve coordination issues.
• Support OSHA and company safety compliance standards.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and quality.
• Partner with foremen/superintendents to solve coordination issues.
• Support OSHA and company safety compliance standards.
Communication
• Act as liaison between project teams, clients, engineers, and vendors.
• Assist in leading coordination/progress meetings.
• Prepare minutes, reports, and project correspondence.
• Act as liaison between project teams, clients, engineers, and vendors.
• Assist in leading coordination/progress meetings.
• Prepare minutes, reports, and project correspondence.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical contracting.
• Design-build or plan-and-spec project experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical contracting.
• Design-build or plan-and-spec project experience preferred.
Technical Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management/scheduling software.
• Able to read and understand mechanical/plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and document control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and project management/scheduling software.
• Able to read and understand mechanical/plumbing drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and document control.
Soft Skills
• Strong organization and time management.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team player.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Perks
• Competitive salary based on your experience.
• Health insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Health insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field.
The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base annual salary range is $60,000 – $75,000 excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
