Assistant Project Manager, Mechanical

Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing • Full-time • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, US • $75k - $85k / year • 1d ago

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join a design-build mechanical contractor in the Kansas City metro. This is a growth role built for someone with early-career construction experience who wants to develop into a full Project Manager with real project ownership and upside. You'll work directly alongside senior project managers on commercial and industrial mechanical projects — HVAC, piping, and plumbing — and gain broad, hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle in a collaborative, low-ego environment.

Anticipate $80K base salary (+/-)
Health insurance — premiums paid IN FULL by for employee, spouse, and dependents (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) — company matches up to 4% of salary, Profit Sharing
Office-based position, Overland Park, KS area

Overview:

Assist with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication across active mechanical construction projects
Support budgeting, cost tracking, and change order management
Work within Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms for project documentation and reporting
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal field and office teams
Help ensure project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met
Participate in project meetings and contribute to reporting and client communications
Learn and grow within a mentorship-oriented PM team with a clear path to Project Manager

Preferred skills/qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field preferred
1–4 years of experience in construction — mechanical, HVAC, or related field strongly preferred
Exposure to HVAC, piping, or plumbing systems is a significant plus
Familiarity with construction project management software (Procore, ACC, or equivalent)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

KEYWORDS: assistant project manager, APM, project engineer, construction coordinator, mechanical construction, HVAC, piping, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, commercial construction, design-build

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