Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
A commercial electrical contracting firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects. Working directly alongside a lead Project Manager, this role contributes to planning, execution, and project closeout while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality standards on site. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Support the lead PM through all phases of electrical construction projects, from initiation to completion
• Assist with developing and tracking project budgets, timelines, and resource plans
• Help coordinate electrical crews, subcontractors, and vendors on site
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations
• Plan and maintain project schedules, including short-interval planning, to keep production on track
• Conduct regular site walks to assess progress, quality, and safety conditions
• Communicate project status updates to clients, stakeholders, and leadership as directed
• Help identify and resolve technical or logistical challenges as they arise
• Review work plans, change orders, and submittals for accuracy and completeness
• Manage competing priorities across project tasks in a fast-paced site environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering; equivalent field experience considered
• 0 to 2 years of related experience; recent graduates welcome
• Commercial construction background required (residential experience does not apply)
• Willingness to work full-time at a construction job site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field experience in electrical contracting and/or electrical engineering
• Familiarity with commercial and industrial construction environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills