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Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction in Charlotte

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

If you want to grow into a full project manager role, this is a strong place to start. A growing mechanical contractor in Charlotte needs an Assistant Project Manager for large HVAC and piping work.

Expect variety: one day you're tracking RFIs and invoices, the next you're walking a job site with the field team. You'll gain broad experience fast with support from senior managers.

What you'll do

  • Work with field leaders to line up crews, deliveries and equipment
  • Assist with shop fabrication packages, material quantities and purchasing
  • Contribute to a safe jobsite through inspections and safety planning
  • Help define subcontractor scopes and keep an eye on their schedules and change orders
  • Track project costs, process invoices and help build billing schedules and forecasts
  • Walk job sites to check that mechanical and plumbing installs follow the approved plans
  • Log, route and follow up on RFIs, submittals, drawings and other project documents

What you bring

  • Comfort with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint and ACC Build, plus Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with HVAC and piping systems is a plus
  • Up to 2 years of project management experience with a mechanical contractor
  • Some exposure to P6 or Microsoft Project, or eagerness to learn it
  • Organized, a clear communicator, and comfortable juggling shifting deadlines
  • Degree in construction management or mechanical engineering, or equivalent hands-on construction management experience

Why you'll love it

  • A team that invests in training new project leaders
  • Large projects that build your résumé quickly
  • Medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
  • Paid time off and help paying for continued education

Pay based on experience. All conversations are confidential, so apply today to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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