Assistant Project Manager

About the Company

Hermanson Company is a long-established mechanical contractor and full-service provider that has operated in the Puget Sound region since 1979. What began as a family-run sheet metal business has expanded over four decades into a partner-led organization serving mechanical construction, design, and maintenance needs across the U.S. construction industry.

The company emphasizes hiring people who are driven, professional, ethical, and committed to delivering strong results. Its work culture is built around collaboration, high performance, and creating teams that help customers achieve meaningful outcomes.

Core Values

• Clients come first through care, quality, service, and a win-win mindset.
• Family matters, with a focus on safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment, and balance.
• Character matters through integrity, accountability, passion, and care.
• Team values include trust, honesty, respect, reliability, and inclusion.
• Appreciation for one another, shared success, and the journey itself.
• Learning, growth, and innovation by challenging the status quo and staying competitive.

Role Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager by handling assigned project tasks and helping keep work moving smoothly. This entry-level APM role is intended to build hands-on knowledge of construction processes and commercial jobsite operations.

The role may span one or multiple projects of varying size, duration, and complexity. Day-to-day focus includes coordination, communication, documentation, equipment ordering, and schedule support so that project goals are met while following company policies, ethical standards, and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with field teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors to keep project work aligned.
• Build working relationships with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Carry out assigned duties according to company standards and procedures.
• Support one or several projects and, in some cases, manage smaller jobs.
• Work with leadership on a personal development plan.
• Develop knowledge of the local construction market.
• Build technical understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, codes, standards, and company construction practices.
• Maintain current drawing sets in ACC Build or the project folder.
• Create procurement and submittal logs using equipment matrices and specifications.
• Compile, package, issue, and track submittals.
• Save, record, and manage RFIs.
• Process purchase orders and keep procurement logs current.
• Distribute submittal, RFI, and procurement logs.
• Coordinate journal adjustments with the Project Accountant.
• Set up and monitor per diem or subsistence payments.
• Collect and assemble closeout documentation.
• Work with Site Safety to understand audit outcomes and strengthen jobsite safety awareness.
• Gain exposure to BIM and detailing workflows.
• Understand how construction schedules are built and used.
• Draft subcontracts.
• Track startup, installation verification, and pre-commissioning forms as needed.
• Create RFIs when necessary, including sketches and marked-up contract documents, plans, and submittals.
• Prepare submittal packages and verify them against drawings and building standards.
• Draft equipment purchase orders and validate them against drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Review drawing revisions and identify possible scope impacts.
• Maintain project budgets, revise budgets, and update change order logs.
• Gain exposure to estimating fundamentals, including takeoffs, conceptual estimating, and change order drafting.
• Learn how to prepare and present monthly financial reports such as ECAC and stats.
• Visit assigned job sites on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Experience with tools such as ACC Build, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, D365, or comparable systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability is required.
• Good time management and organization skills are needed.
• Ability to work quickly and with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be able to build trust and maintain strong professional relationships with customers and internal partners.
• Professional presentation, grooming, conduct, and business attire are expected.
• Role may require full-time site presence, including before or after scheduled project hours, depending on project needs.
• Work location and schedule flexibility will depend on project requirements and supervisor direction.
• Must be able to walk and keep balance on rough, icy, or muddy ground.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be comfortable working safely at heights.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be accepted.
• A combination of trade experience and education showing readiness for APM I responsibilities will also be considered.
• This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base pay with bonus potential.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low weekly employee premiums.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Disability income protection.
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional coverage for critical illness and accidents.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Internal training programs.
• Certificate and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity

Hermanson Co., LLP is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Hiring decisions are made without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or other protected categories under applicable law.

Additional Information

Compensation for this role is estimated at $65,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The position supports field personnel and customer projects, so the role may require significant on-site presence and schedule flexibility tied to project demands.

The company values professional conduct and a workplace culture centered on trust, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.