Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Kroeschell Engineering
United States, Illinois, Arlington Heights
3222 North Kennicott Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 25, 2025
General Skills/Requirements Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills Attention to details with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Solid time management skills Professional appearance Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers Physically able to navigate/attend bid-walks and site visits at active construction sites Potential Job Responsibilities Engineering, Sales, and Estimating Review of local and national building codes applicable to project requirements Perform heating/cooling load calculations when required for HVAC design Perform ventilation analysis of building spaces when required for HVAC design Read and understand mechanical construction design drawings Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance Creation of AutoCAD drawings for layout and shop drawings Assist project management team with maintaining existing customer base Conceptual estimating/budgeting Perform accurate quantity take-offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers Prepare and submit proposals to customers Project Management Review contracts to ensure compliance Assist in directing and monitoring of sold projects Manage project material buyouts/purchasing Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects - regular interaction with union tradesmen Support field staff members with project needs Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on-time field installations Experience/Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher degree in engineering related program or equivalent trade/related experience preferred 2-5 years experience in the mechanical piping and HVAC construction industry Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs AutoCAD experience and ability to generate HVAC plan view drawings Experience in generating accurate mechanical HVAC piping/ductwork material and labor takeoffs for estimating purposes Experience with FastPIPE/FastDUCT estimating system a plus, but not required