Project Manager - Assistant (Mechanical) - Data Centers
Lima, OH
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Project/Program Management
Industry: Construction / Special Trade Construction
Reference ID: DTO1715
Date Posted: 03/09/2026
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).
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
DTO1715
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