Assistant Project Manager - Quality Assurance

Tri-City Group•South Bend, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-City Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for its sister company, CST Tri-Venture. This immediate-opening role is based in South Bend, Indiana. The QA/Cx Assistant Project Manager owns project management and commercial aspects of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Commissioning, and LOTO programs, partnering with discipline managers responsible for technical execution. The role connects project management with field operations by managing contractual obligations, budgets, schedules, owner deliverables, commercial risks, and cross-functional communication to support successful project execution and turnover. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The schedule is mandated by job-site requirements and may change as business needs dictate. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

5–10 years of progressive experience in electrical construction, including significant experience in QA/QC, Commissioning, Turnover, Electrical Safety/LOTO, or Project Management supporting large-scale industrial or mission-critical projects.
Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, QA/QC, testing and commissioning processes, turnover, contract requirements, and construction execution sufficient to make informed technical, contractual, and commercial decisions.
Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, procurement, and change management.
Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical projects, such as data centers, industrial facilities, healthcare, or similar complex infrastructure.
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams including field operations, quality, commissioning, engineering, and project management.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, scheduling, turnover, and project controls.
Experience with construction management software such as Procore, ACC, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, focus on accuracy, solid communication skills, positive initiative and judgment, problem-solving ability, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivation, and organization.
Successful completion of a drug screen and reference check is required for a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or another related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Project Management representative for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Commissioning, and Electrical Safety activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Liaise among PMO, Field Operations, QA/QC, Commissioning, LOTO, Procurement, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to align project objectives.
Support QA/QC, Commissioning, and LOTO managers by removing project constraints, resolving commercial issues, and facilitating cross-functional coordination.
Monitor execution for schedule, contractual, commercial, and operational risks affecting quality, commissioning, and turnover milestones.
Manage QA/Cx-related project budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, cost reports, and financial performance.
Review labor loading, staffing forecasts, equipment takeoffs, and resource requirements for upcoming QA/Cx activities.
Manage QA/Cx-related subcontract agreements, vendor commitments, purchase orders, invoices, and change orders.
Coordinate third-party contracts, including NETA, OEM startup technicians, specialty testing contractors, temporary power vendors, and other commissioning support services.
Review project specifications, commissioning requirements, owner standards, and contract documents to support compliance with contractual obligations.
Track contractual scope changes and identify change-order or recovery opportunities for out-of-scope quality, commissioning, testing, and energization work.
Facilitate resolution of issues requiring management intervention among field supervision, engineering, clients, trade partners, vendors, and the General Contractor.
Monitor project issue logs, NCRs, RFIs, commissioning deficiencies, and owner action items to ensure timely resolution by responsible teams.
Review QA/QC and Commissioning progress against milestones and communicate status, risks, recovery plans, and financial impacts to project leadership.
Support turnover planning by tracking documentation, owner deliverables, vendor closeout requirements, warranties, testing records, and final contract deliverables.
Participate in owner, GC, and executive project meetings representing the QA/Cx organization and communicating status, contractual concerns, schedule impacts, and financial performance.
Ensure compliance with project contracts, owner quality requirements, corporate procedures, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and applicable industry standards.
Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA processes.