Assistant Facilities Project Manager

About the Role The Assistant Facilities Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and closeout of facility-related capital projects across Copeland manufacturing and office locations. This is a developmental role designed to build technical, project management, and facilities engineering experience in an industrial environment. Working under the direction of a Facilities Project Manager or Facilities Director, the role will assist with project coordination, cost and schedule tracking, contractor oversight, documentation, and field execution.

What You'll Do

• Project Planning & Execution Support: Assist in the planning and execution of facility capital projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Track action items, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate site access, shutdown windows, and contractor activities in active manufacturing environments.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and safety briefings.
• Support project commissioning, punch lists, and turnover to operations.
• Facilities & Infrastructure Support: Assist with facility assessments related to HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and utility systems.
• Support space planning efforts, equipment layouts, and facility modifications.
• Document existing conditions, infrastructure constraints, and utility capacities.
• Assist with coordination of equipment installations and facility tie-ins.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Support coordination with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Assist with bid reviews, scope clarifications, and contractor onboarding.
• Monitor contractor progress for alignment with schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Support verification of completed work against scope and contract requirements.
• Budget & Cost Tracking: Assist with cost estimating and budget development for capital and expense projects.
• Track project spending against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Support preparation of appropriation requests (ARs), capital justifications, and financial summaries.
• Assist with invoice review and reconciliation.
• Standards, Sustainability & Compliance: Support implementation of corporate facilities standards and best practices.
• Assist with sustainability, energy efficiency, and emissions-reduction projects (Scope 1 & 2).
• Support data collection and reporting related to energy, utilities, and facility performance.
• Assist with documentation related to regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized project files, drawings, schedules, and correspondence.
• Assist with preparation of project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support lessons-learned documentation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Career Development: This position is intended as a developmental role with progression to Facilities Project Manager based on performance, demonstrated competency, and experience.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• 0–5 years of experience in project engineering, facilities, construction, manufacturing, or related environments (internships and co-ops included).
• Basic understanding of project management principles (schedule, cost, scope).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in active industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Travel to other Copeland sites as needed (10-20%).
• Primarily based at assigned facility and regular presence in manufacturing and construction environments is needed.

Nice to Have

• Internship or early-career experience in manufacturing, construction, or facilities engineering.
• Exposure to HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or industrial utilities.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, blueprints, or technical documentation.
• Interest in sustainability, energy management, or facility optimization.
• Experience working with contractors or vendors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits not disclosed in the posting.