Process Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager

Cumberland, RI
Full Time
Hart Engineering Corporation
Entry Level
With a legacy dating back to 1941, Hart Companies stand as a pioneering force in Engineering and Construction, renowned for its expertise in delivering complex projects. Specializing in sectors such as Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Water/Wastewater, Specialty Chemical, and diverse industrial segments, we continue to lead the way in innovation and excellence.
Based in Rhode Island, Hart Companies is a full-spectrum Construction, Engineering, Architectural and Passivation organization with a workforce of over 200 employees.  Our projects, spanning from small-scale to those exceeding $100MM, are executed across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Thriving for over 80 years, we've continuously grown and diversified our clients across a multitude of industries.  We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of performance in quality, safety, and integrity, delivering unmatched expertise on all projects for our valued customers and clients.  We strive for excellence, not only by emphasizing a company culture that accentuates a People Priority environment, but also in the global perception of our work.
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Mechanical Construction Assistant Project Manager (APM) is an entry level position for an individual with a background in mechanical or civil engineering, or relevant mechanical construction experience. The role will be responsible for learning, understanding, and executing all aspects of the management of process piping-focused mechanical construction projects under the supervision and guidance of an experienced Project Manager. The acquired skills will include estimating, scheduling, procurement and submittal procedures, labor coordination, cost tracking and reporting, QC/QA documentation, change management, and construction safety. All responsibilities require a self-motivated individual to think analytically, with attention to fine details, and to develop effective communication skills and habits with clients and construction managers, foremen and subcontractors, and senior project management.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Estimating: Learn to read construction drawings and specifications in order to develop estimates and bid proposal for all materials, labor, equipment, overhead, and subcontractor costs. Technical components and equipment associated with Process Mechanical systems require a high level of attention to detail and understanding of design requirements.  
  • Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules based on the estimate and client requirements. Understanding construction sequence and technical logistics will determine how the project is to be built.  Learning to manage the schedule using MS Project and communicate with foreman to track and report real-time progress and changes to the project team.  
  • Procurement: Learn to write, execute, and manage Purchase Orders and Subcontracts for materials, equipment, and subcontracted work. Review quotes, proposal and contracts with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with all terms of the project. Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment in accordance with the project schedule milestones and communicate with foremen and subcontractors to coordinate their work the project.
  • Labor Coordination: Effectively communicate and collaborate the project schedule, procurement, safety, and cost expectations with foremen. Determine manpower loading and forecasts.
  • Quality Control: Learn the qualifying procedures and requirements for mechanical projects such as weld procedures and documentation, understand weld inspection, testing procedures, and documents. Confirm compliance of materials and equipment with specifications.
  • Change Management: Learn to identify, quantify, and process project scope changes through construction change control processes.
  • Safety Compliance: Learn OSHA construction safety protocol, corporate safety policies, and client EHS expectations. Monitor and recognize compliance and non-compliance in the field through inspections and reviews with foremen and management.
  • Reporting: Provide regular communication on project schedule, cost tracking,

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Qualified technical education in construction of process mechanical systems such as trade apprenticeship, trade education, and further relevant education
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management or related roles.
  • Skills:
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to analyze problems and develop resolutions
    • Strong understanding of process mechanical systems
Work Environment:
  • Combination of regular visits and/or temporary assignments at construction sites, and office-based assignments.
  • Must be able to travel to different project locations as needed.

Hart Companies are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All employment offers with Hart Companies are subject to satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, discretionary driving record review, and drug screening.
 
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