Assistant Project Manager

About E-J
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $300 million. With over 4,000 employees across 31 offices, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power, renewable energy, clean energy, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit

Title/Role: Assistant Project Manager
Division: Hudson Valley
Location: Newburgh, NY
Reporting to: General Manager

Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the assigned Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in the management of various vendors and subcontractors
• Maintain extensive client contact
• Ensure project documentation is compliant with industry and project standards and company policies
• Estimating additional scopes of work
• Ability to assist project team members in using the required software and tools
• Liaise with field supervision
• Layout/design and manage drawings and documents in Procore and other software
• Attend project meetings
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and project closeout documents

What You’ll Do:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of project manager experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in electrical contracting/engineering space
• Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
• Practical knowledge of construction
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software (ex: Procore) and the Microsoft Suite
• Practical knowledge of construction processes
• Renewables experience a plus but not required
• Ability to travel to jobsites locally

Advantages of Working at E-J:

• Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
• Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
• Job training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Merit-Based Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Salary Range: $65k-$80k/year

The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.