Project Manager - Assistant (Mechanical) - Data Centers

Lima, OH


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Type: Permanent

Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Project/Program Management

Industry: Construction / Special Trade Construction

Reference ID: DTO1715

Date Posted: 05/28/2026

Shortcut: http://highlandconsultinggroup.jobs.mrinetwork.com/JL0PSw


Assistant Project Manager (Mechanical) – Data Centers

Highland Consulting Group is an executive construction recruiting firm specializing in placing top construction talent nationwide.

We’re partnering with a regional mechanical contractor in Lima, OH that delivers large data center projects and is hiring an experienced Assistant Project Manager. If you enjoy commercial mechanical work—piping, plumbing, and HVAC—this is an opportunity to grow into full Project Management with mentorship from a highly skilled team. Our client invests in modern tools and technology and offers the resources and stability of a growing organization.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager supporting commercial or industrial mechanical projects (data center experience is a plus).

 

Paid Relocation or daily per diem

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Management team in planning, executing, and closing out assigned projects
  • Own and track the submittal process from creation through approval
  • Prepare and respond to RFIs as needed, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
  • Assist with change order pricing, negotiation support, and maintenance of change order logs
  • Partner with the Project Manager to track budget performance, forecast costs, and review/approve project expenses
  • Serve as a point of contact with the Owner and stakeholders on assigned projects
  • Maintain complete project documentation, including closeout and turnover materials
  • Develop, update, and communicate project schedules
  • Coordinate punch list inspections with the Superintendent and Owner’s Representative and issue punch lists to subcontractors
  • Estimate and support pricing for change orders and scope revisions
  • Support contract administration activities, including documentation and compliance tracking
  • Assist with subcontract and equipment buyout activities

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build and manage project timelines and budgets
  • Experience with cost estimating and negotiation
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort leading productive, cross-functional meetings
  • Demonstrated project performance with a consistent work history and strong references
  • Experience: 5+ years as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager on large-scale mechanical projects preferred

Benefits

Our client is committed to supporting employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Paid vacation
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid training and development

If you have the qualifications listed above please take a moment to apply.  Or, you may contact me directly.

David O'Connor

Managing Director

724-837-6336

 

 

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