Assistant Project Manager - Tampa/St. Pete Area

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager – Commercial Electric

Job Description

As a member of the Apollo Electrical Services, Inc team, you will oversee aspects of assigned commercial projects. You will successfully support the Project Manager with projects through cost control, documentation management, technical coordination schedule oversight, and field support.

Requirements and Key Responsibilities (includes but not limited to)

Project Administration

• Track and manage budgets: labor, materials, equipment, change orders
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and submittal logs
• Support procurement and material release
• Submittal creation and submission
• Purchase order creation and tracking
• Maintain and understand contract documentation

Technical Coordination

• Interpret electrical plans: power distribution, lighting, low-voltage systems
• Coordinate with GC, MEP teams, subcontractors, and engineers
• Participate in OAC meetings when PM is not available (Owner / Architect / Contractor)
• Ensure NEC compliance

Field Support

• Assist Superintendents with weekly planning
• Monitor manpower vs. productivity
• Assist Superintendents comply with safety standards

Financial Control

• Assist in cost forecasts and budget updates
• Support monthly billing and contract close-out procedures
• Track insurance certificates, lien waivers, and compliance docs
• Support monthly billing and pay application preparation

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at one time
• Some travel to jobsites when PM is not available
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls nights/weekends as needed

Candidate Profile

• 3 – 5 years minimum construction experience in a similar role, ideally in electrical with a commercial focus
• Ability to read/understand electrical blueprints/drawings
• Familiarity with software to include: Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Strong technical understanding of NEC and construction sequencing
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Estimation experience on Conest or Accubid
• Excellent English communication skills or bilingual (Spanish)

Company Offers

• Career growth opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, life and other supplemental insurances
• 401(k) in first 30 days
• Travel reimbursement based on company guidelines
• Paid vacation and eight paid holidays throughout the year

Salary Range

• Based on experience and qualification match $50,000 to $60,000 annually