Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

Join a team delivering some of the nation's most complex electrical and mission-critical construction projects. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful execution of high-profile projects by coordinating project documentation, schedules, reporting, communication, and engineering activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional looking to advance into project management while working alongside experienced industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Project Manager with daily coordination of project activities from planning through project completion.
• Lead and coordinate Project Engineering activities, including field progress tracking, quality reporting, and installation performance measurement.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, transmittals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and document control.
• Maintain accurate project records while ensuring compliance with company and client documentation standards.
• Coordinate project data collection, validation, and reporting for scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting.
• Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, progress reporting, and schedule updates.
• Support labor tracking, project reporting, document management, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate project meetings, agendas, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Assist with project controls, cost reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Support project closeout activities and final documentation packages.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, electrical construction, or project support.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects preferred.
• Experience coordinating project engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with document control, RFIs, submittals, project reporting, and meeting coordination.
• Experience supporting project controls, scheduling, labor tracking, cost reporting, and forecasting.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction project management processes and project controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using project management and document control software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of mission-critical/data center construction preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration
• Influential Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Results Driven

Work Environment

• Combination of office, field, and client-facing work environments.
• Regular presence at active construction and mission-critical/data center project sites.
• Frequent interaction with project leadership, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and executive leadership.
• Occasional travel to project sites, customer locations, and corporate offices.
• Flexibility to support project milestones and customer needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate active construction sites.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel between project locations as needed.