Assistant Project Manager Jobs

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical Construction company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. The last decade has seen the company grow from a smaller, family-owned business to become a major player smack dab in the middle of the hot Seattle-area construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain very personable, likeable people who are highly professional, unwaveringly ethical, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focusing on providing a workplace where high performance people can join with other high-performance people and work together to accomplish great things. If you are growing your career in Mechanical Construction and want to work with people who are on a mission to provide the best customer experience possible, you should take a look at employment with Hermanson.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Counts – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager partners closely with PM's and provide coordination and direction for successful project completion. Assistant PMs provide a keen focus on the quality delivery and profitability of the job by planning, scheduling, and managing the project team while insuring that the schedule and project goals for the job are met. It is critical that they performs this work within the policies, ethical standards and objectives of Hermanson Company.

The Assistant Project Manager will also be responsible for coordination with other departments or group managers to help meet strategic company goals, and for providing world-class customer service and building strong customer trust and relationships.

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are seeking, we encourage you to apply to become a member of the Hermanson Team!

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand construction schedules and how they were developed.
• Understand the basics of estimating.
• Manage smaller sized jobs (under $50k).
• Coordinate with the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop submittal packages and check for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
• Understand how to complete and present monthly financial reports (Stats).
• Meet and develop relationships with clients and coworkers (field and office).
• Work closely with PM’s and AE’s.
• Have and develop technical knowledge of mechanical system operations.
• Update equipment procurement logs.
• Work with the department leader on business/personal development plan
• Update project budgets and change order logs.
• Draft equipment POs and check for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all.
• Understand and execute all Hermanson’s processes and procedures.
• Assess drawing updates and determine if there are scope impacts.
• Calculates and draft change orders as required within
• Track delivery of equipment orders.
• Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings.
• Have and develop a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.

Accountabilities & KPIs

• Establish and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis throughout all projects.
• Exceeds personal growth and gross margin goals set by supervisor and documents earned gross margin and revenue performance compared to goals each month.
• Assist the PM/AE in keeping all projects billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due.

Capabilities & Experience:

• Time management skills
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours. Flexibility on hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.
• Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.
• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company
• Possesses confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to help the PM/AE achieve the customers’ goals and needs.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience, this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices

Education

A Four Year Degree in Construction Management (we will consider a combination of direct Trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing the role).

Hermanson provides great employee benefits:

• 401k retirement plan including 5% Company matching
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• In-House Company Training Programs
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Wellness Program
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Very Competitive Compensation w/ Bonus

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.