Job description
Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical (Industrial Projects)
$75,000 + Training & Development + Excellent Benefits
Excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager from an industrial mechanical background looking to step into a role with real responsibility, hands-on project exposure, and a clear development path toward becoming a Project Manager.
Are you coming from heavy piping work, large manufacturing facilities, production line installs, shutdowns, or fast-moving industrial projects?
The business is a well-established mechanical contractor with a strong project pipeline and a long-term view on developing talent. They're looking for someone they can invest in, train properly, and grow with the team.
Why You'll Like This Role
Development: Structured training and mentoring with clear progression toward Project Manager
Exposure: Work across the full project lifecycle, not just admin or tracking
Variety: Industrial projects that move fast and keep things interesting
Stability: Established contractor with consistent work and long-term planning
Support: Work closely with experienced Project Managers who want to develop you
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the delivery of industrial mechanical projects from early stages through close-out, including:
- Assisting a Senior Project Manager with daily project coordination
- Tracking and reporting job activities and progress
- Creating and managing submittal logs with a focus on turnaround and approvals
- Managing requisition logs and supporting material buyout
- Coordinating material takeoffs, procurement, submittals, and site deliveries
- Working with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Inspectors, Designers, and technical teams
- Assisting with new work pricing and change order estimates
- Monitoring labor and material budgets
- Keeping all project documentation and deliverables current
- Supporting system troubleshooting, startups, and punch list close-out
- Assisting with site inspections and quality control
What They're Looking For
- Background in industrial mechanical environments
- Experience with heavy piping, manufacturing facilities, plant upgrades, or similar
- Shipyard or mechanical military experience will be seriously considered
- Strong organizational skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset
Preferred but not essential:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or currently enrolled)
- Experience in HVAC, plumbing, or piping environments
If you're an Assistant Project Manager or mechanically minded professional looking to step into project delivery and grow long-term, this is exactly the kind of role that sets you up properly.
What's on Offer
- Salary: $75,000
- Structured training and ongoing development
- Clear progression into a Project Manager role
- Stable workload and long-term career opportunity
Reference Number: BBH268123
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
