What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Mid-West Electric?
Are you an Assistant Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a motivated professional ready to take the next step and make an impact in the electrical construction industry. This role offers the chance to put your skills to full use while contributing to a company with an exceptional reputation for quality and excellence!
About the Company:
Mid-West Electric is a full-service electrical organization dedicated to quality, safety, and innovation across electrical contracting, service and maintenance, and low voltage integrated systems. For over 70 years, Mid-West has led projects ranging from small-scale initiatives to 100 million-dollar sites, earning recognition for their leadership in on-site safety, risk management, and educational training for team members and clients. With a creative and dynamic team approach, Mid-West Electric company is committed to being a trusted partner, ready to deliver practical end-user solutions with exceptional problem-solving power.
To learn more about our company please visit us at https://mid-westelectric.com/
The Position:
The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing electrical construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves close coordination with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and clients, while managing critical project elements such as scheduling, resource allocation, documentation, and quality assurance.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with project teams to align objectives and ensure seamless execution.
- Support project kickoff meetings, documentation, and closeout activities.
- Review electrical installations to ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and safety standards.
- Support punch list completion, QA/QC documentation, and project turnover activities.
- Perform regular site visits to assess progress, address challenges, and verify safety compliance.
- Facilitate communication between project team members, including electricians, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Assist in daily or weekly coordination meetings and document action items.
- Serve as a backup point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress against milestones.
- Support budget monitoring by reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and forecasting costs.
- Assist in allocating labor, equipment, and materials to maximize project efficiency.
- Identify potential delays or cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Review work for compliance with standards and contract requirements.
- Identify performance issues to maintain schedule and quality expectations.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in construction management, electrical engineering, or related field required.
- OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred.
- Prior construction, assistant project management, or project coordination experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred working knowledge of electrical power, lighting, life safety, and control systems, including distribution, grounding, and high/low-voltage coordination.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from electrical blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
- Preferred knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to interpret and apply its standards to ensure safe and compliant electrical installations.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Organizational Skills
- Time-Management
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Interpersonal Skills
Why work for Mid-West Electric?
In addition to joining an innovative work environment, our compensation and benefits package are designed to encourage longevity within the company. Below are some of the benefits offered:
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Holidays
Apply today and tell us why you would be a good fit for our Assistant Project Manager role!
Mid-West Electric Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.