Assistant Project Manager

McKenney's Inc.
Charlotte, NC

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires assistance in managing the pre-construction, design, execution, and close-out of projects according to company objectives and goals. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the project team in engineering management, conceptual estimating, pricing change orders, multi-trade project scheduling, short-term scheduling, booking change orders in the internal cost analysis system, procurement of equipment, RFIs, submittals, managing field labor, field coordination, subcontractor management, material take off and interacting with the General Contractor and Owners project teams to successfully execute construction projects and to support the acquisition of additional work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assist the project team in managing internal and external engineering teams, including multi-trade engineering coordination and shop drawing review.

· Estimating, budgeting, and written proposals

· Understand contracts and contractual scope

· Planning and scheduling, including short-term interval scheduling of various crafts

· Manage material, equipment, tools, information, and subcontractors on each job

· Material, equipment, and subcontractor procurement

· Cost control (internal accounting system, change orders, etc.)

· Ensuring quality and performance

· Assist the project team in communications with general contractors, architects, engineers, and owners

· Assist in managing start-up, commissioning, and owner training

· Assist the project team in supporting field crews

· Safety awareness, training, promotion

· Warranty administration

· Market and promote the entire company

· Understand, practice, and promote all company values and operational procedures

· Mentorship and development of Co-ops

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering

technology, or building construction.

· Will accept an equivalent business management

degree with a focus on construction or engineering

and 1-2 years of project management experience

overseeing technicians working with mechanical

systems.

· If no degree, a minimum of 5+ years of internal

experience working with plumbing, piping, or

HVAC systems in the office or the field.

· Must have PC experience in Windows

environments, working knowledge of Word

processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled

applications, and database software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands.

· Respect from subordinates, peers, customers, and supervisors

· Willingness to sacrifice short-term gain for long-term results and accomplishment

· Detail-oriented

· Ability to multitask

· Strong desire to provide excellent customer service

· High sense of urgency

· Highly motivated to achieve

· Have a genuine passion for the company and the industry

· Good mechanical aptitude

· Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently

· Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals

· Must be able to reason through and solve problems

· Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks

· Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines

· Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance

· Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic, uphold company values, and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

· Professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust

· Ability to read and understand drawings: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil, structural

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

· Demonstrated successful experience in the construction industry.

· Two years of experience managing mechanical work

· Strong Business Acumen (entrepreneurship counts)

· Knowledge of Account Management (managing multiple customers)

· Leadership exposure (conferences, training, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

· Work involves moderate exposure to elements like hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.

· The work environment involves exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

· Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

Posted 2026-06-09

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