Assistant Project Manager I

The Assistant Project Manager I is responsible for assisting in the oversight of construction projects that deliver exceptional results for clients, generate profit, and produce lasting client relationships. Established in 1891, L.E. Myers is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We offer stability, long-term clients, and continuous expansion, providing structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in a wide range of service management duties
• Proactively develop effective, efficient solutions to issues that may arise
• Study bid specifications and drawings carefully
• Communicate continuously with clients
• Deliver on projects in a timely manner
• Attend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as needed
• Work to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and the subcontractor community
• Coordinate closely with crews, superintendents, and other departments within the company
• Ensure safety procedures and policies are in place and followed
• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly/monthly progress reports
• Prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Estimator or Project Engineer in the electrical construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Skills

• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and organizational skills
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
• OSHA certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
• $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (including a floating Cultural Celebration Day)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents