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Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction

KLM

Rochester, MN · Posted October 15, 2026

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Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Commercial Construction

Rochester, MN

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines, and communications are maintained. Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety.

Document Control

Review, organize, and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g., Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop, and vendors).

Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.

Assist in drafting, submitting, and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.

Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes

Assist in the administration of the project-specific quality control program and compile documentation.

Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.

Administer project closeout documentation, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training, and punch lists.

Scope of Work Support

Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to the original scope of work.

Procurement Support

Maintain equipment procurement logs.

Assist in the management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.

Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with the Purchasing Department.

Safety compliance

Perform site walkthroughs and inspections

Assist in site safety compliance

Ensure all safety requirements are met - this includes site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and being proficient in using Industry Safe.

Estimation

Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects

Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software

Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.

Assist in producing and populating letters of scope/proposal.

Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity

Assist the project manager and the field foreman in tracking labor productivity in the accounting software.

What we're looking for in you:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred

2+ years of knowledge/experience in the building & construction industry

Strong understanding of mechanical systems

Ability to read and comprehend construction documents

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles

Understanding of business administration and management principles

Must have strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication while working in a team environment

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions) :

1. Do you 2+ years of knowledge or experience in the building and construction industry

2. .Do you have Strong Understanding of mechanical systems

3. Do you Proven ability to read and comprehend construction documents

4. B.achelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or related field - Nice to Have:

5. Strong interpersonal skills with good verbal and written communication - Nice to Have:

6. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles

7. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.