Assistant Construction Project Manager - Building Automation

Customer Satisfaction:

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

Safety:

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained, appropriate safety systems/processes are utilized, conduct audits per individual project, and ensure compliance with all OSHA and other state/federal safety and environmental laws
• Assist with inspection or review projects to monitor compliance with Harris and OSHA safety requirements.

Closeout:

• 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).
• Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
• Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.

Documentation:

• Assist in the identification, tracking, and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
• Assist in drafting, submitting, and tacking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
• Attend field coordination meetings and distribute meeting notes.
• Distribute and log activities for the team such as drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.).
• Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
• Maintain equipment procurement logs.
• Assist in management and tacking of tool and equipment rentals.
• Track all phases of construction projects – due dates, personnel assigned, parts orders, hours expended by task (cost code), subs to Harris, and phases of the project.
• Identify, track, and report changes to original scope of work, pricing requests, change orders, RFIs, and field orders.
• Assist with obtaining needed permits or licenses.
• Track and price change orders and submissions.

Financial:

• Attend pre-bid, turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
• Be aware of monthly figures, taking proactive action to prevent losses and maximize profitability.
• Assist with tracking labor productivity.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
• Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
• Assist in producing and population of scope/proposal letter
• Order materials and/or services and coordinate shipping/delivery with field team as necessary.

What we're looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related preferred. 
• 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Business administration and management principles.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles.

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefits details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $51,177 - $76,765 per year

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.