Traveling Assistant Project Manager

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Aid the Project Manager in managing day-to-day project operations and administrative tasks.
• Support the preparation, review, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project logs.
• Organize weekly project schedules, manpower plans, material deliveries, and long-lead tracking.
• Attend project meetings (internal and external) and prepare meeting notes or action items.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure timely distribution of updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct periodic site walks with the PM or Superintendent to observe progress and verify installation compliance.
• Absorb and coordinate with field leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, safety standards, and execution plans.
• Aid in monitoring labor hours, equipment usage, and material costs.
• Help prepare weekly project summaries and cost-to-complete updates for leadership.
• Support communication between clients, general contractors, engineers, and Enterprise Electrical teams.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with external partners while representing Enterprise Electrical values.
• Reinforce Enterprise Electrical's Safety Standards during all site visits.
• Aid in project closeout tasks including punch list documentation, as-builts coordination, and turnover packages.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with: Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, Revit, or other project management tools.
• Strong understanding of basic electrical systems, NEC concepts, and construction workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee the change management process across all active projects, ensuring all scope changes are identified, assessed, and processed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Project Manager in tracking project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Aid in coordinating material procurement, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure records are current, complete, and compliant.
• Conduct site walks and inspections to track progress, support quality assurance, and monitor safety compliance.
• Interface with field supervisors, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to facilitate communication and resolve issues.
• Help prepare weekly reports, project updates, and closeout packages.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including constructability reviews and schedule analysis.
• Aid in ensuring project activities align with company standards and client expectations.
• Basic understanding of construction project management processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Working knowledge of safety practices and jobsite requirements.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Position Type and Expected Work Time

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and humidity.
• Exposure to typical construction site conditions such as noise, dust, vibration, and moving equipment.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and other environmental conditions common to construction sites.
• May work near energized equipment, elevated work areas, excavations, and confined or restricted spaces in compliance with OSHA safety procedures.
• Occasional exposure to physical demands including standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, or moving materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and fall protection equipment when required.
• Primarily a day-shift role, with occasional adjustments to start/end times and shifts including evenings and weekends based on workload or deadlines.
• Frequent travel required based on project needs, including overnight and extended stays.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent electrical or construction field experience may substitute for formal education.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites, OSHA 30 Certification, First Aid / CPR / AED preferred.
• Experience Requirements: 2+ years of experience in a construction or project engineering role; electrical contracting experience strongly preferred.