Assistant Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, and/or three to five years electrical construction industry experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Experience working with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling, and project management systems.
• Knowledge of electrical trade and/or construction-related background.
• Familiarity with construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates, and assist with new estimates as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and effective prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Accubid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project scopes, coordinating resources, schedules, and subcontractor activities to support successful project execution and financial performance.
• Coordinate and prioritize project activities to maintain schedules and address project issues, exercising independent judgement to escalate or resolve matters impacting project delivery.
• Prepare and evaluate change order estimates and support project cost management by analyzing budget impacts and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Attend in-person and virtual client and field meetings to ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate project management activities including schedule tracking, documentation management, and project communications to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Analyze project progress, financial performance, and operational issues, and provide recommendations to Project Managers to support informed project management decisions.
• Contribute to the enhancement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and propose actionable solutions.
• Apply familiarity with project cost forecasting and projections.
• Maintain communication with various individuals and departments to ensure deliverables are met.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor activities, monitoring performance and addressing issues to maintain project schedule, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor and track project changes (e.g. RFIs, design changes) and assist in document control efforts.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships to contribute to successful project outcomes.
• Act as a key liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate clear and effective communication aligned with project goals.
• Monitors jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off