Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical

Location: Cheyenne, WY

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

Industry: Data Center / Mission-Critical Construction

About The Role

Innovar Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Mechanical to support large-scale mechanical construction activities on data center and mission-critical construction projects in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is a direct hire opportunity for someone with mechanical construction experience who is ready to support project execution, coordination, documentation, and communication across active job sites.

The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and client teams to help keep mechanical scopes organized, on schedule, and aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical project execution from planning through construction, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
• Assist with coordination of mechanical scopes, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling systems, and related infrastructure.
• Track project schedules, deliverables, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams, and commissioning teams.
• Help monitor field progress, identify potential issues, and communicate updates to project leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, project documents, and construction schedules.
• Support procurement tracking, material coordination, and vendor follow-up.
• Assist with meeting preparation, meeting notes, action item tracking, and project reporting.
• Help ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Support closeout, turnover documentation, and commissioning readiness activities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting mechanical construction projects as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar role.
• Mechanical construction knowledge, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, or related building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Experience tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, or construction documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to work onsite in the Cheyenne, WY area.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems in high-availability environments.
• Experience with commissioning readiness, turnover, or closeout documentation.
• Experience working with construction management platforms, scheduling tools, or project documentation systems.
• Background supporting multi-building campus projects or fast-paced technical construction environments.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to grow within mechanical project management. This person understands the importance of documentation, communication, and follow-through, while also being comfortable working closely with field teams to keep work moving.

They should be able to support project leaders, anticipate needs, and help maintain accountability across project activities.

About Innovar Group

Innovar Group is a Colorado-based staffing and consulting firm specializing in connecting top technical and professional talent with leading organizations. We partner with clients across technology, engineering, data center, construction, and professional services environments to provide high-quality talent solutions.

At Innovar Group, we are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Our employment decisions are solely based on merit, and we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression), national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.