Copeland Corporate de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is looking for an Assistant Facilities Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and closeout of facility-related capital projects across our manufacturing and office locations. This is a developmental position for early-career professionals seeking to build technical, project management, and facilities engineering experience in an industrial environment, with a clear progression path to a Facilities Project Manager role.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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).
- Willingness to travel to other Copeland sites as needed (10-20%).
- Primarily based at assigned facility with a regular presence in manufacturing and construction environments.
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.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- CAD drawings/blueprints
Team & Environment
Works under the direction of a Facilities Project Manager or Facilities Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible and competitive benefits plans
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave
- Vacation and holiday leave
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Sidney, OH.
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
