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Assistant Project Manager- Mechanical Construction

Mullins Mechanical
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026
About You

Are you a client focused construction professional with excellent communication skills? Do you have a ‘can do’ attitude and an unwavering commitment to excellence? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager with proven experience managing industrial mechanical projects including millwright/rigging, process piping, utility piping, and structural steel. The work location for this position will be based on assignment to a project location.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry. Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.

We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, management, and storage of all project documentation
  • Actively participate in project hand-off meetings to ensure important job information is gathered before proceeding into construction phase
  • Assist the PM in preparing the construction budget
  • Assist in developing and managing the construction schedule
  • Develop and write subcontracts and purchase orders as requested
  • Contractually and collaboratively manage subcontractors and their related performance
  • Collect, organize, and distribute materials and equipment submittals as required
  • Create and distribute RFI’s for clarification of project specifics
  • Work with PM and accounting to resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
  • Collaboratively help price, negotiate, and formalize all changes in project scope
  • Work closely with Superintendents on their requests for resources, materials, equipment, etc.
  • Manage safety, quality, and productivity of the project
  • Ensure jobsite remains clean and orderly

Qualifications

  • Previous professional experience in project management or BS/BA degree in Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field
  • PMP, CCM, or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset
  • OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR Training
  • Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
  • Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
  • Ability to multitask and effectively manage time with a strong understanding of priorities in each phase of construction
  • Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
  • Ability to work collaboratively and plan ahead
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities
  • Highly organized
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of construction safety and quality standards
  • Understanding of construction management processes
  • Familiarity with construction and project management software programs
  • High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions

Join Us

Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We’re proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We’re a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.

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