Electrical Assistant Project Manager - Sports Lighting

Miller Electric Company•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems. The Assistant Project Manager at Miller Electric supports the Project Manager in coordinating electrical projects, including sports lighting installations. This client‑facing role focuses on learning through hands‑on experience while assisting with project planning, communication, and execution across a variety of electrical scopes.

Requirements

A College degree, journeyman’s license, or master electrician’s license
Understanding of electrical installations
Strong computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dealing with industrial construction/contracting
Electrical contracting assistant project management experience
Electrical contracting assistant project management experience
Familiar with computer-based estimating
Knowledge of billing and collections

Responsibilities

Assist in estimating project scope and costs
Manage projects with subcontractors
Communicate with clients and subcontractors
Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or
Research and preparation of change requests to resolve design issues for approval
Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions
Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes
Assist with the submittal process
Assist in the tracking and completion of billing
Support planning and coordination of sports lighting installation projects, including stadiums, athletic fields, and recreational facilities
Assist in reviewing lighting layouts, photometric designs, pole layouts, and fixture specifications
Coordinate with lighting manufacturers and suppliers to ensure accurate procurement of sports‑lighting equipment
Monitor installation of lighting poles, fixtures, controls, and underground/overhead feeds to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards
Help manage scheduling and sequencing of lighting work to align with field conditions and project milestones
Support aiming, testing, and commissioning of sports lighting systems, including light‑level verification
Identify and help resolve design or field issues related to mounting heights, lighting uniformity, wiring methods, and control systems
Maintain documentation and updates for sports lighting submittals, RFIs, change orders, and checkout packages.