Assistant Project Manager

About the Company

Hermanson Company is a long-established mechanical contractor that has operated in the Puget Sound region since 1979. Over the years, it has developed from a family-owned sheet metal business into a partner-led provider of mechanical construction, design, and maintenance services, contributing to major work in the U.S. construction industry.

The company emphasizes professionalism, integrity, quality, and teamwork. It aims to build a workplace where highly driven people can collaborate effectively and deliver strong outcomes for customers.

Core Values

• Clients First: Focus on care, value, quality, service, and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Family Matters: Prioritize safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment, and work-life balance.
• Character Matters: Act with integrity, accountability, passion, and care.
• Team: Build trust through honesty, respect, reliability, and inclusion.
• Appreciate: Recognize one another, celebrate success, and value the journey.
• Learn, Grow, Innovate: Challenge old approaches and keep improving.

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager by handling assigned tasks and helping coordinate the daily flow of project work. This entry-level APM role is intended to build capability in the construction process and improve familiarity with commercial construction sites.

The position may support one or several projects at a time, and project size and duration can vary widely. The role focuses on the practical details that keep work moving, such as communication between office and field teams, procurement support, and document management. All work must be completed in line with company policies, ethical expectations, and business goals.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist field teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Build working relationships with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Carry out assigned duties according to company procedures and standards.
• Support one or more projects and, in some cases, take on small projects directly.
• Work with management to create a personal development plan.
• Develop knowledge of the local construction market.
• Build technical understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems, code requirements, and Hermanson construction standards.

Pre-Construction and Construction Duties

• Keep plan sets current in ACC Build or the project folder.
• Create procurement and submittal logs using equipment matrices and specifications.
• Compile and organize submittal packages.
• Issue submittals and maintain submittal logs.
• Save, log, and track RFIs.
• Process purchase orders.
• Monitor and update procurement logs.
• Distribute submittal, RFI, and procurement logs.
• Coordinate journal adjustments with the Project Accountant.
• Set up and monitor per diem or subsistence payments.
• Collect documents and assemble closeout packages.
• Work with Site Safety to understand audit findings and improve jobsite safety awareness.
• Gain exposure to BIM and detailing workflows.
• Understand construction schedules and how they are built.
• Prepare subcontracts.
• Track startup, installation verification, and pre-commissioning forms as required.
• Create RFIs when needed, including sketches and markups on contract documents.
• Prepare submittal packages and verify them against drawings and building standards.
• Draft equipment purchase orders and confirm accuracy against drawings, submittals, quotes, and standards.
• Review drawing revisions and identify possible scope impacts.
• Update budgets through revisions and maintain change order logs.
• Gain exposure to estimating, including quantity and material takeoffs from engineered drawings.
• Gain exposure to conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or projects with limited drawing information.
• Calculate and prepare change orders as needed.
• Learn how to prepare and present monthly financial reports such as ECAC and stats.
• Regularly walk assigned projects.

Accountabilities and KPIs

• Maintain an effective document control system and keep it updated consistently across projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with foremen, project managers, and project coordinators.

Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of tools such as ACC Build, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, D365, or comparable systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• A strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
• Ability to earn trust and build dependable customer relationships through professionalism and sincerity.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming, and business attire that reflect credibility and competence.
• Willingness to support field personnel and serve customers on active projects.
• Flexibility to work full time on site when needed, including before and after scheduled project hours depending on project demands and supervisor direction.
• Physical ability to walk on rough, icy, or muddy ground; climb stairs and ladders; work safely at heights; and remain effective in outdoor weather conditions for extended periods.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred. Equivalent education and experience may also be considered, including a mix of trade experience and education that demonstrates readiness for APM I responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000, depending on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Hermanson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.