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Assistant Project Manager

$115k - $147k

PRIME Electric

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work!

Position Summary:

Working under general supervision, the Assistant Project Manager collaborates with Project Managers,


and Field Management to ensure the successful planning, execution, customer satisfaction, and financial


success of small-scale construction projects.


What You Will Do

  • Manage small project scopes under the guidance of Project Managers.
  • Coordinate project activities to maintain project schedules.
  • Assist in change order estimates and provide estimating and budget support.
  • Attend in-person and virtual client and field meetings to ensure effective communication.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking and documentation.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and propose actionable solutions.
  • Apply familiarity with project cost forecasting and projections.
  • Maintain communication with various individuals and departments to ensure deliverables are met.
  • Coordinate project activities with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Monitor and track project changes (e.g. RFIs, design changes) and assist in document control efforts.
  • Develop and maintain positive client relationships to contribute to successful project outcomes
  • Act as a key liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate clear and effective communication aligned with project goals.
  • Monitors jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
  • Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
  • Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
  • Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You Will Need To Be Succuessful
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, and/or three to five years electrical construction industry experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
  • Experience working with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling, and project management systems. Knowledge of Accubid preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical trade and/or construction-related background.
  • Familiarity with construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates, and assist with new estimates as required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and effective prioritization skills.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

$115,000 - $147,000 a year

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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