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Assistant Project Manager

FTI
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Assistant Project Managers, under the guidance of the Project or Group Manager, are responsible for providing general management for mechanical construction builds/projects. The Assistant Project Manager provides support to the Project Manager or Group Manager as well as be a resource the production team when questions arise.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Experience: 1-2 years Construction/Mechanical/Manufacturing experience. (preferred)

Travel: 10-20%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Project Manager; bid stage through completion as needed.
  • Continuous interaction with Project Management to ensure long lead material is released (electrical gear, mechanical gear, fabrication, etc.) and tracking of these items to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Contact vendors to ensure timelines are being met for submittals and mechanical equipment delivery.
  • Participate in scheduling activities to create milestones as well as production labor breakouts.
  • Participate in weekly project specific sync meetings to help communicate project needs and track project and team members status.
  • Interact with internal and external customers (production, VSL, customers and general contractors) to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits Are The Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

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