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Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Kroeschell Inc.

Kroeschell Inc.

Operations
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
General Skills/Requirements- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills- Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities- Solid time management skills- Professional appearance- Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers- Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and site visits at active construction sitesPotential Job ResponsibilitiesEngineering, Sales, and Estimating- Review of local and national building codes applicable to project requirements- Perform heating/cooling load calculations when required for HVAC design- Perform ventilation analysis of building spaces when required for HVAC design- Read and understand mechanical construction design drawings- Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance- Creation of AutoCAD drawings for layout and shop drawings- Assist project management team with maintaining existing customer base- Conceptual estimating/budgeting- Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates- Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers- Prepare and submit proposals to customersProject Management- Review contracts to ensure compliance- Assist in directing and monitoring of sold projects- Manage project material buyouts/purchasing- Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries- Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate- Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes- Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects – regular interaction with union tradesmen- Support field staff members with project needs- Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installationsExperience/Education- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher degree in engineering related program or equivalent trade/related experience preferred- 2-5 years experience in the mechanical piping and HVAC construction industry- Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs- AutoCAD experience and ability to generate HVAC plan view drawings- Experience in generating accurate mechanical HVAC piping/ductwork material and labor takeoffs for estimating purposes- Experience with FastPIPE/FastDUCT estimating system a plus, but not required