Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction) - Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

(Electrical Construction) - Dallas, TX

• Department: Electrical & Commercial Construction
• Location: Plano, TX
• Duration: Perm/ Direct hire
• Work Model: On-site
• Travel: Moderate/25% work travel

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established commercial electrical contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects with integrity, precision, and care. The company has built its culture around core values of family, faith, and professionalism - creating a workplace where people are respected and invested in. They serve a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, municipal, industrial, and multi-family construction. With a leadership team deeply committed to safety and long-term success, this company offers a place where your work genuinely matters and your growth is supported.

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of electrical construction projects. This role assists Project Managers and field leadership with project administration, coordination, communication, procurement, scheduling support, and documentation. This position operates with a servant-minded approach and provides an opportunity for growth into higher levels of project leadership and operations management.

Key responsibilities

Project coordination:

• Assist PMs with day-to-day administration
• Support project startup, planning, and closeout
• Maintain schedules, documentation, and reporting
• Track progress, material deliveries, and manpower

Field support:

• Coordinate materials, equipment, and manpower
• Respond promptly to field requests
• Remove obstacles impacting field productivity
• Maintain communication across teams and vendors

Procurement & documentation:

• Assist with material procurement and tracking
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders
• Maintain organized project files and records
• Support invoice review and vendor coordination

Financial & admin support:

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Support labor productivity reporting
• Help prepare project reports and meeting docs
• Assist with billing and financial administration

Safety & compliance:

• Support company safety policies
• Maintain required project compliance records
• Reinforce commitment to safe project execution

Client & team relationships:

• Representing the company professionally
• Support positive client and vendor relationships
• Promote teamwork, accountability, professionalism

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in construction or project coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs
• Strong work ethic and accountability

Preferred:

• Commercial Electrical Construction Experience
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar
• Exposure to estimating, procurement, or scheduling
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Education

• A degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience in commercial electrical project management will be considered.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and level of responsibility
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development
• A company culture built on family, faith, integrity, and professionalism
• Leadership team committed to safety, teamwork, and long-term success
• A workplace where your voice matters and your work makes a difference

What we offer

• Growth within a fast-growing electrical construction company
• Hands-on exposure to project management and field