--- title: Assistant Project Manager at Vertical Mechanical description: Vertical Mechanical is hiring for the Assistant Project Manager role in Reston, VA. Pays $90K–$100K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/assistant-project-manager-at-vertical-mechanical-01a10d3e-c00a-7528-868e-c3a80b0ae52e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Vertical Mechanical as Assistant Project Manager in Reston, VA. Pays $90K–$100K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piyq5m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Vertical Mechanical | | **Location** | Reston, VA | | **Salary** | $90K/yr - $100K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Vertical Mechanical. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Vertical Mechanical. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $75,000 – $103,000 a year (median $88,000). ## Description # **Assistant Project Manager** ### *Jumpstart Your Career: Seize the Opportunity to Excel!* ### **About Vertical Mechanical Group** Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a full-service commercial HVAC and Plumbing contractor serving customers throughout the region. Formed by bringing together Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company, VMG delivers award-winning expertise in HVAC and plumbing for new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, upfits, design-build projects, and commercial installations. VMG performs complex mechanical construction across commercial office, multifamily, government, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and mission-critical environments. As a family-owned and operated business, VMG takes pride in offering a personalized, hands-on approach to every project-combining attentive service with the strength, scale, and capabilities of a large specialty contractor. ### **The Opportunity** Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mechanical construction? Join our team as an Assistant Project Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mechanical projects. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams while gaining hands-on experience and continuing to develop your project management skills. The Assistant Project Manager will support projects from preconstruction through completion, helping ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project requirements. ### **What You'll Do** - Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day management of commercial mechanical construction projects. - Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination. - Assist with tracking project budgets, costs, schedules, and deadlines. - Review project drawings, specifications, and other construction documents. - Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation. - Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams. - Help ensure materials, equipment, and project information are available when needed. - Maintain organized and accurate project records. - Assist with identifying and resolving project-related issues. - Participate in project meetings and communicate updates as needed. - Support project closeout activities and documentation. - Help ensure projects are completed in accordance with VMG quality and safety standards. ### **What We're Looking For** - Minimum of **2 years of experience** as a Project Coordinator or in a construction administrative role. - Familiarity with methods, equipment, and tools used in the HVAC service and installation trade. - High school diploma or G.E.D. required. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence. - Excellent communication and relationship management skills. - Familiarity with mechanical drawings and commercial construction projects. - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. - Experience with industry software such as Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Revit, and AutoCAD is a plus. - Ability to understand, prioritize, and manage project deadlines. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple priorities. ### **Location & Travel** This position is based at our HQ in Sterling, VA. The role also requires travel to project sites throughout the DMV area, which may account for approximately 30–40% of the position. ### **What We Offer** - Competitive base salary. - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Paid time off (PTO) and holidays. - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - Hands-on experience working on complex commercial mechanical construction projects. - Supportive, team-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued. ### **Join Our Team** At VMG, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to developing our employees and providing opportunities to learn, grow, and build long-term careers in the mechanical construction industry. If you are motivated, organized, eager to learn, and ready to grow your career in commercial mechanical construction, we encourage you to apply and become part of the VMG team. **Vertical Mechanical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** *No sponsorship is available for this position.* ## Skills - Submittals Management - Construction - HVAC - Influencing - Change Order Management - Microsoft Excel - Design Drawings - Project Closeout - Technical Drawings - Bluebeam Revu - Interpersonal Skills - Purchase Order Management - Microsoft Word - Autodesk Revit - Project Documentation - AutoCAD - Request for Information (Rfi) - Coordinating - Project Planning - Attention to Detail - Relationship Management - Organizational Skills - Communication - Budgeting ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Project Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/project-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Assistant Project Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/project-management/project-manager/assistant-project-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99851 jobs - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [Reston, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/reston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2983 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99851 jobs - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [Reston, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/reston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2983 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)