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At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) within our Advanced Technologies group partners closely with the Project Manager to ensure mechanical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. This role is responsible for project scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor management, project documentation and mentorship of Project Engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep project experience in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, HVAC / sheet metal, process piping, or mechanical systems.

Location: Regional office in Newbury Park, CA with anticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the greater metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs, and preparing progress and cost reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of work and materials.
• Support field supervision in resolving issues, addressing schedule conflicts, and maintaining productivity.
• Prepare, process, and track change orders, billings, and other project-related documentation.
• Assist with procurement, equipment buyout, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, organized, and maintained for project closeout.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items.
• Support compliance with company safety standards and jobsite safety programs.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor Project Engineers and support project team development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of prior experience as a project engineer, or project manager at a mechanical contractor.
• Advanced plumbing, HVAC, process or industrial product and equipment knowledge. Experience with high-purity process piping, cleanrooms, and/or tool install a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to track budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Clear communication skills for working with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Familiarity with mechanical construction codes, contracts, and project delivery methods.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
• Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
• Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.

Compensation

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

Work Authorization

Murray Company is not sponsoring employment-based visas at this time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.