What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Electrical Project Manager position at Gibson Electrical, LLC?
Assistant Project Manager
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting seamless coordination and communication across all project stakeholders, including field personnel, the production team, and clients. This role requires the APM to develop and maintain strong working relationships not only within internal teams but also with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met efficiently and collaboratively. Under the supervision of the lead Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the review and tracking of all project activities, including orders, submittals, reporting, and all other project documentation. Due to the size and scope of the current projects at Gibson Electrical, Assistant PMs will typically be assigned to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The Assistant PM's duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to;
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting seamless coordination and communication across all project stakeholders, including field personnel, the production team, and clients. This role requires the APM to develop and maintain strong working relationships not only within internal teams but also with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project goals are met efficiently and collaboratively. Under the supervision of the lead Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the review and tracking of all project activities, including orders, submittals, reporting, and all other project documentation. Due to the size and scope of the current projects at Gibson Electrical, Assistant PMs will typically be assigned to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The Assistant PM's duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Review project drawings and specifications and reconcile them against the takeoff/bid-proposal to identify scope gaps or deficiencies.
- Address and resolve any internal scope gaps or issues. Submit RFIs for any external issues and follow through to resolution.
- Assist in pricing Change Orders for customer submission and review with Lead Project Manager.
- Track and reconcile drawing revisions throughout the job and price any necessary changes.
- Review project packages such as Gear, Lighting, Low-Voltage, Fire Alarm, Security, etc.
- Request and compile submittals from vendors and transmit to the owner or general contractor for approval.
- Once approved, coordinate procurement of all materials and packages with the Lead Project Manager.
- Review project schedules and create internal task schedules specific to Gibson Electrical's scope of work.
- Collaborate with the Lead Project Manager and General Superintendent to plan and adjust project execution strategies as needed to reflect real-world conditions.
- Monitor daily job progress against the schedule and overall project completion plan.
- Ensure compliance with all company protocols, with a focus on safety and planning.
- Attend project meetings (on-site or virtual) as required. In some cases, only the Lead Project Manager may be expected to attend, depending on the job scope.
- Education - High Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
- Experience - Minimum of two (2) years of assistant PM experience in the Electrical Construction (industrial or commercial).
- Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Basic knowledge of NEC, OSHA codes/compliance
- Ability to travel to meet project needs
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong overall computer skills, proficiency in Word and Excel
- Experience with BuildOps software preferred but not required