Assistant Project Manager - Primoris Energy Services - North Carolina

Job Overview:

Job Overview:

Primoris Energy Services’ Mechanical contracting group is seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support our growing business group. This role blends project coordination, technical support, and field exposure to help ensure successful delivery of complex mechanical and civil construction projects. The position is primarily office-based, with regular field interface and travel to project sites across the Southeast U.S.

Candidates with experience in piping systems, process and utility equipment, central plant systems (heating/cooling), underground utilities, and civil sitework are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to support all aspects of project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors, including bid solicitation, leveling, and buyout support.

Develop, review, and manage submittals in accordance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.

Initiate, track, and manage RFIs; coordinate design clarifications with engineers, clients, and vendors.

Interpret construction drawings and specifications to support field operations and resolve technical issues.

Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of material purchase requisitions.

Support development and maintenance of project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and progress reporting.

Track project costs, quantities, labor productivity, and assist in variance analysis

Identify scope gaps, changed conditions, and potential risks; support change order development, pricing, and documentation.

Maintain accurate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and logs.

Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure alignment between project plans and field execution.

Perform jobsite visits to monitor progress, verify work in place, support quality control, and assist in issue resolution.

Support coordination and performance of subcontractors across multiple trades.

Assist in development of construction planning, logistics, and execution strategies.

Track and expedite material deliveries to support field operations.

Participate in project meetings with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.

Promote and support a strong safety culture in coordination with field leadership and HSE teams.

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company standards, and safety regulations.

Contribute to value engineering efforts to optimize cost, constructability, and schedule.

Support project closeout including punch list management, turnover documentation, and final deliverables.

Travel as required for meetings, pre-bid walks, and site visits.

Key Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

3 to 8 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project management support roles (Project Engineer, Field Engineer, APM, etc.).

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Strong understanding of construction processes, particularly in mechanical systems, piping, utilities, and civil work.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Experience with submittals, RFIs, procurement, and change management processes.

Basic understanding of cost control, scheduling, and construction project financials.

Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

Effective communication skills across field, office, and client stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with project management or ERP software is a plus.

CAD or technical software experience is a plus.

Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.

Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate based on project needs.

Must comply with client and Primoris safety requirements.

Preferred Experience:

Industrial or heavy commercial project construction and/or engineering

Central plant / campus infrastructure (universities, hospitals, aviation)

Underground utilities and thermal/mechanical piping systems

Civil and Sitework

General Contractor project delivery environments

Physical Requirements:

Must comply with company drug and alcohol policies and pass pre-employment screening.

Ability to access and navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, elevations, confined areas, ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.

Capable of occasional lifting up to 50 lbs (assistance recommended above 50 lbs).

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits.

Work environment includes both office and active construction sites, with exposure to weather, noise, and typical site conditions.

Company Overview:

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.

401(k) with company match, vested on day one.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

Pet coverage for your furry friends.

Legal assistance coverage.

Award-winning safety programs.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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