Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the day-to-day operations of one or several electrical construction projects and assists in the successful management of a high-performing team. You will support the planning, execution, and financial performance of your projects using business practices that are consistent with our company values – people, safety, integrity, innovation, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Supports the resolution of discrepancies by gathering and analyzing project information.
• Communicates with the project team, project contractors, and prime contractors for the purpose of coordination.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assists in managing day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects.
• Helps identify resources needed and supports the assignment of individual responsibilities.
• Affords assistance in establishing, adjusting, and maintaining work sequences to meet the schedule for a given project.
• Reviews contract documents, construction plans, and specifications under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Interacts effectively with clients, inspectors, and field workforce.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines.
• Supports the creation of action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Affords assistance in implementing change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, and process change orders.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as Accubid or McCormick is a plus.
• Ability to identify, understand, and support project schedule deliverables.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Position may require travel.
• Possess valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a drug screening / background check.
• Frequently communicates with employees and customers.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Ability to walk over rough and uneven surfaces at job sites.
• Ability to properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) including the required use of hard hats, work boots, eye protection, and hearing protection.
• May be exposed to various weather conditions, including outside weather conditions while at a job site.
• The noise level at a job site could be loud when equipment is in operation.

Education / Experience

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in electrical construction, project coordination, or a related field.
• Industrial, Commercial, or Renewable Energy experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred — or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with estimating software such as McCormick or Accubid is a plus.