Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of electrical construction projects by assisting with project coordination, documentation, scheduling, and communication among project stakeholders. This individual acts as a technical liaison between office and field operations, helping to ensure that the project runs efficiently, meets specifications, and stays on schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer plays a vital role in quality assurance, procurement tracking, and issue resolution across multiple phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Support the Project Manager in coordinating all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and scope documents to provide guidance to field personnel and subcontractors.
• Assist in identifying scope gaps, conflicts, or design discrepancies, and recommend solutions or clarifications.

Document Control

• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, as-builts, and change orders.
• Ensure all drawings and specifications are current and distributed to appropriate parties.
• Track and follow up on outstanding RFIs and submittals to avoid project delays.

Procurement & Material Tracking

• Work with purchasing teams to track material orders, deliveries, and lead times.
• Coordinate equipment and material needs between the office and field teams to ensure timely delivery to job sites.
• Maintain procurement logs and update stakeholders on procurement status.

Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

• Assist in creating and updating project schedules and three-week lookaheads.
• Monitor field production and work progress; update tracking logs and help with delay mitigation.
• Attend project meetings, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items as needed.

Quality & Safety

• Support QA/QC efforts by verifying work conforms to plans, codes, and specifications.
• Coordinate inspections and testing activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Assist safety teams with safety audits, documentation, and reporting.

Closeout & Turnover

• Assist with compiling closeout documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate final inspections and punch list completion with clients and field teams.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or engineering, preferably in electrical contracting or MEP trades.
• Internship or co-op experience in a construction-related role is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Basic understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and project life cycles.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, ProjectSight).
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and electrical schematics.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular visits to active job sites, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, and wearing PPE.
• Office work involves extended periods using a computer.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and occasional attendance at client or coordination meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with growth paths
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and development support (e.g., PE, PMP, OSHA 30, etc.)