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. The company combines three generations of family expertise with modern technological innovation to provide rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs.

About the role

Division: Hudson Valley
Location: Newburgh, NY
Reporting to: General Manager

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
• Estimate additional scopes of work
• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Job training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Merit‑based bonus
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Work for a leading nationwide electrical contracting organization
• Oldest family‑owned and operated electric contractor since 1899

Pay

Salary range: $65,000–$80,000 per year.

The E‑J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.