Full-Time

MEP Assistant Project Manager

Construction Management

Posted on 7/17/2025

GHJ

GHJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Accounting and advisory for nonprofit sectors

Compensation Overview

$100k - $130k/yr

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position, requiring some in-office days.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in construction coordination or engineering support
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with EH&S requirements and safety protocols
  • General understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and piping systems
  • Ability to conduct schedule and budget reviews
  • Experience managing smaller projects independently
  • Vendor negotiation experience a plus
  • Experience leading BIM coordination with design teams
Responsibilities
  • Support the Project Manager in reviewing contracts and project specifications
  • Maintain and update project documentation in Autodesk Build, including drawings and overlays
  • Coordinate EH&S compliance efforts (IIPP, SDS, PPE)
  • Prepare materials for jobsite and pre-job meetings
  • Facilitate weekly job meetings and follow up on outstanding action items
  • Act as a liaison between field teams and office staff
  • Schedule work with subcontractors and internal departments
  • Conduct regular job site visits to track progress and ensure alignment with project goals
  • Apply engineering knowledge to troubleshoot and support project delivery
  • Assist with value engineering initiatives
  • Lead BIM coordination meetings and track progress
  • Perform drawing overlays and track design issues impacting the field
  • Support labor forecasting and manloading in collaboration with field supervisors
  • Input daily reports, RFIs, and change orders into the project management system
  • Track and reconcile invoices and bills of materials (BOM)
  • Escalate and document key issues from field reports
  • Coordinate site access and badging processes
Desired Qualifications
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Understanding of core MEP systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Piping)
  • Excellent communicator
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable in fast-paced settings
  • Effective multitasker
  • Resourceful and adaptable
  • Team-oriented and collaborative
  • Flexible and accountable
  • Values integrity and initiative
  • Willing to ask questions and learn
  • Familiarity with PlanGrid, COINS, and billing systems a plus

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm focused on nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness companies. It provides audit, tax, and advisory services with a client-first approach, building long-term relationships and offering personalized support to help clients grow. Through its affiliation with HLB International, GHJ connects with top firms in major cities worldwide, giving clients access to professionals in over 158 countries and more than 775 offices. GHJ differentiates itself through industry specialization, a strong employer reputation, and a sizable local team (15 partners and 160+ staff serving 3,000+ clients), backed by memberships in professional bodies like the AICPA and CalNonprofit. Its goal is to help clients and its people be more by building thriving businesses and a better future.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHJ maximizes nonprofit tax credits and estate planning strategies.
  • GHJ's national footprint spans 30 states with hubs in Utah, Colorado, New York.
  • GHJ ranked top-20 LA accounting firm serving 3,000 clients.

What critics are saying

  • Deloitte poaches GHJ's 160 staff in 2026 talent shortage within 6-12 months.
  • EisnerAmper steals GHJ's nonprofit clients with lower fees in 12-18 months.
  • HLB dissolution loses GHJ 20% international revenue to BDO in 18-24 months.

What makes GHJ unique

  • GHJ specializes in nonprofit, food beverage, entertainment, and health sectors.
  • GHJ leverages HLB International for global tax resources in 158 countries.
  • GHJ offers tailored advisory for revenue growth across company lifecycles.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company News

GHJ
Mar 14th, 2025
GHJ Recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader by Accounting Today

LOS ANGELES, CA - GHJ, an award-winning national advisory, accounting and tax firm, has once again earned a spot on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, which reinforces its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry.

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