Murray Company
Base Pay Range
$85,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
Position Summary At Murray Company, our operations are guided by shared values founded 100 years ago – Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work, and Pride of Ownership. These principles have helped us consistently rank in the top 15% on ENR’s Best Specialty Contractor list. Join our team and grow professionally, personally, and financially while contributing to meaningful projects and building lasting relationships with colleagues.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) partners closely with the Project Manager to deliver mechanical projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role is responsible for project scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor management, project documentation, and mentoring Project Engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in plumbing, HVAC/sheet metal, or mechanical systems.
Location Primary: Van Nuys, CA (with anticipated travel to project sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area). Secondary: Cypress, CA (company HQ).
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs, and prepare 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, preferably at a mechanical contractor.
Advanced plumbing, HVAC, process or industrial product and equipment knowledge.
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 vision 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 $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year.
Total Rewards Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package that includes an annual Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) contribution, a discretionary cash bonus program, a 401(k) with matching, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for employees (up to ⅔ for family), company‑provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
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Position Summary At Murray Company, our operations are guided by shared values founded 100 years ago – Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work, and Pride of Ownership. These principles have helped us consistently rank in the top 15% on ENR’s Best Specialty Contractor list. Join our team and grow professionally, personally, and financially while contributing to meaningful projects and building lasting relationships with colleagues.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) partners closely with the Project Manager to deliver mechanical projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role is responsible for project scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor management, project documentation, and mentoring Project Engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in plumbing, HVAC/sheet metal, or mechanical systems.
Location Primary: Van Nuys, CA (with anticipated travel to project sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area). Secondary: Cypress, CA (company HQ).
Key Responsibilities
Assist in developing project schedules, budgets, and manpower plans.
Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs, and prepare 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, preferably at a mechanical contractor.
Advanced plumbing, HVAC, process or industrial product and equipment knowledge.
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 vision 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 $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year.
Total Rewards Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package that includes an annual Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) contribution, a discretionary cash bonus program, a 401(k) with matching, 100% company‑paid medical coverage for employees (up to ⅔ for family), company‑provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
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