Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will support a large semiconductor project in Boise, Idaho, focusing on electrical construction. In this role, you provide coordination, documentation, and administrative support to project management and field teams throughout the project lifecycle. You assist with planning, execution, cost control, and communication to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination and execution activities for a large semiconductor project.
• Manage project documentation, including preparing, tracking, and maintaining submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, logs, and other project records.
• Assist with change order tracking, document control, and budget setup within project management systems.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain required documentation for closeout packages and operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Help develop workflows and work breakdown structures in collaboration with field supervisors and project teams.
• Support project schedule updates and tracking as directed by project leadership.
• Assist with project billings to ensure accurate and timely monthly submissions.
• Prepare and submit high-quality RFIs and support change management efforts throughout the project.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor payment tracking to support accurate cost control.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely labor reporting for project staff.
• Assume temporary project supervision responsibilities when required to support field operations.
• Perform additional project-related duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience as a project engineer or in a similar role supporting electrical construction projects.
• Basic ability to read and understand electrical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction project controls, documentation processes, and scheduling practices.
• Ability to process RFIs and submittals accurately and in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience supporting electrical or technical construction projects.
• Professional, client-facing communication and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor, data center, industrial, or other mission critical construction projects is highly preferred.
• Experience with low voltage and other electrical construction scopes.
• Background or familiarity with construction management and construction administration practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of experience in the electrical trades is preferred.
• Experience working on data center construction or mission critical construction projects is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams and field supervisors.

Work Environment

This role supports a large, long-duration semiconductor construction project in Boise, Idaho, with work expected to continue through the end of 2027. You will work in a fast-paced construction environment, collaborating closely with project managers, field supervisors, subcontractors, and vendors on an active jobsite and in an office setting. The project involves electrical, low voltage, and technical construction scopes typical of semiconductor, data center, and mission critical facilities. You will use project management systems and standard construction documentation tools to manage RFIs, submittals, logs, and cost tracking. The team is part of a growing organization that is actively winning work across the West Coast, offering the opportunity to grow with a stable and expanding project portfolio. Work hours align with typical construction schedules and may require on-site presence to support project coordination and occasional temporary supervision responsibilities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Car Allowance 40% 401k Company Match 3 Weeks' PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.