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Assistant Project Manager

Hardy Corp
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Do you want to have a key role in one of the largest HVAC and Plumbing companies in Alabama? Do you like to engage with customers to understand their needs and seek solutions for them? Are you capable of leveraging the insight of others to solve difficult problems?

 

THE COMPANY

Hardy Corporation is a large, family-owned business, based in Birmingham, AL. The company has been installing excellence in commercial HVAC and Plumbing since 1943. Hardy follows the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

 

Below are some of the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits of the position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and these may change over time.


Core Values
•    Trustworthy
•    Positive Work Ethic
•    Team Player

 

Responsibilities


  • Day-to-day project execution and issue resolution.
  • Assist with bidding, takeoffs, and basic negotiations.
  • Provide high-quality customer and subcontractor communications.
  • Ongoing professional development and mastery of Hardy processes.
  • Review drawings/specs to flag unusual requirements; manage submittals and keep partners current on latest documents.
  • Create project change orders with Project Manager guidance.
  • Coordinate and attend job start and profit projection meetings; run starts for projects you manage.
  • Attend job sites and profit projection meetings and drive follow-ups.
  • Input and update manpower; maintain manpower chart; manage schedules for assigned scopes.
  • Choose subcontractors and vendors; write subcontracts and purchase orders and track deliveries.
  • Shadow/train on invoice approval and profit projections; approve invoices and update projections.
  • Coordinate subs to complete scope; perform site visits; complete job review checklists; resolve pre-job issues with the team.
  • Manage assigned projects with Project Manager oversight.


Qualifications


  • Associates degree or higher in engineering, building science, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in commercial construction, preferably HVAC and Plumbing mechanical contracting, or combination of education and experience a plus.
  • Experience with design-build, preconstruction activities, and design-assist a plus.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction documents, plans and specifications a plus.
  •  Good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead project teams with limited supervision.
  •  Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with pull planning, Procore, Plangrid, Microsoft Project, or other construction software a plus.
  • Must live within 45 miles of Birmingham or be willing to relocate within similar radius.

 

Benefits:


Vacation and Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays




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