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Assistant Project Manager

BBSI
El Cajon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Job Category: Full-Time/ Direct Hire

Pay: $50,000 - $70,000/ DOE Benefits and Growth opportunities


BBSI has partnered with a well-established commercial electrical contractor to hire a driven Project Coordinator to support active construction and service projects.

This is a hands-on, front-line operations role—not just administrative support. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and field teams to keep projects moving, aligned, and on schedule.


Duties

  • Support project schedules, timelines, and daily coordination efforts
  • Act as a key liaison between project managers, field crews, vendors, and clients
  • Coordinate manpower, schedules, and jobsite needs
  • Track materials, deliveries, and logistics to avoid delays
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address issues
  • Maintain project documentation and provide status updates
  • Assist with permitting and ensure compliance with project requirements


Qualifications

  • 3 years of construction coordination experience (electrical preferred)
  • Strong understanding of project workflows and field operations
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procore/Bluebeam
  • Bilingual Spanish a plus


What We’re Looking For

  • Proactive and solutions-oriented—anticipates issues before they arise
  • Strong communicator who can keep projects and teams aligned
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture
  • Reliable, accountable, and comfortable working under pressure


Benefits

  • Clear path for growth into Project Management
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k match
  • Vacation, Holiday, and sick pay
  • Direct involvement in project execution and operations
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Stable pipeline of ongoing work

If you're looking to step into a high-impact role within a growing electrical contractor, we’d love to connect.


For immediate consideration call or text JP 909-921-8569

send resume: jeanette.placencia@bbsi.com


BBSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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