What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Project Manager - Industrial Electrical position at East Coast Construction Services?
East Coast Construction Services, LLC (ECCS) is a dynamic industrial electrical specialty contractor serving the Southeastern U.S. With expanding capabilities and a growing team, ECCS focuses on delivery for complex electrical construction projects across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, water treatment, biofuels, textiles, and food-grade manufacturing. As we scale, we continue to prioritize safety, innovative solutions, and excellence in delivery.
Role Summary
Support Industrial Electrical Project Managers in delivering complex electrical construction projects ($500K–$20M) across sectors like pharmaceuticals, water treatment, biofuels, textiles, and food-grade manufacturing. Assist with planning, coordination, documentation, procurement, and field support to ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals. This mid-level role offers hands-on exposure in a growing specialty contractor focused on industrial electrical specialty contract work.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing field operations and execution for assigned projects.
- Review and interpret construction documents (blueprints, specifications) to support accurate planning and delivery.
- Support multi-project procurement: track material sourcing, costs, and delivery of long-lead items.
- Help coordinate scope with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and trades.
- Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules and milestones.
- Track project metrics (labor, costs, production); help prepare progress reports and earned value updates for management in Procore.
- Manage field documentation: prepare/review submittals, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and as-builts.
- Provide on-site technical support in electrical, instrumentation, and controls as needed.
- Promote and support EHS awareness, compliance, and safety protocols on-site.
- Perform additional tasks to contribute to project success.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, project coordination, or related field (industrial preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (preferred).
- NC Electrical License (preferred).
- Bilingual Spanish (preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Project); experience with Accubid, Procore, or similar tools (preferred).
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills; ability to support multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Capable of moderate physical effort (occasional lifting/moving up to 40 lbs); reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
Location & Travel
Based in the Raleigh, NC area with regular regional travel (including occasional overnights).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Corporate health insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (vacation holidays).
- Professional development (certification reimbursement, training).
Career Growth
Join a rapidly expanding firm with opportunities to advance to full Project Manager or operations roles. We support certifications (e.g., NC Electrical License, PMP) and training in industry trends, advanced tools, and safety practices.