Electrical Construction Assistant Project Manager

About the role

This position provides high-level coordination support across multiple areas, partnering with construction project management and field staff. The Assistant Project Manager assists with managing project documentation, supervising and directing project activities, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with company and project policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation including submittals, RFIs, and project meeting minutes.
• Supervise and direct project activities as assigned by the PM, including planning, coordinating, and resolving problem areas.
• Maintain change order, submittal, and document control logs within Viewpoint.
• Interact with subcontractors to ensure correct documentation and drawings are obtained for Owner and Maintenance Manuals.
• Create Job Information Sheets and establish job files under the direction of the PM or PX.
• Assume temporary total project supervision responsibilities in the absence of the PM.
• Read and demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical drawings and specifications.
• Establish workflow breakdowns in conjunction with Field Supervisors and Project Managers.
• Ensure project billings are accurate and submitted timely, monthly, and per contract documents.
• Assist in writing and submitting quality RFIs.
• Assist the PM in ensuring timely payment to subcontractors and vendors.
• Review and update the status of construction schedules as requested by the PM or PX.
• Assist the Project Management team with setting up project budgets in Viewpoint in conjunction with the Field Supervisor.
• Work with the Payroll department to ensure accurate payroll information is submitted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in construction project coordination or a related field.
• Proficiency in managing project documentation such as submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint software for document control and budget setup.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and field staff.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000–$140,000 annually.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit).
• Full-time benefits including paid holidays and PTO.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Significant career growth opportunities.

Compensation package details are available here.