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About the Role:
A commercial electrical contracting firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects. Working directly alongside a lead Project Manager, this role contributes to planning, execution, and project closeout while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality standards on site. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Support the lead PM through all phases of electrical construction projects, from initiation to completion
- Assist with developing and tracking project budgets, timelines, and resource plans
- Help coordinate electrical crews, subcontractors, and vendors on site
- Monitor compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations
- Plan and maintain project schedules, including short-interval planning, to keep production on track
- Conduct regular site walks to assess progress, quality, and safety conditions
- Communicate project status updates to clients, stakeholders, and leadership as directed
- Help identify and resolve technical or logistical challenges as they arise
- Review work plans, change orders, and submittals for accuracy and completeness
- Manage competing priorities across project tasks in a fast-paced site environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering; equivalent field experience considered
- 0 to 2 years of related experience; recent graduates welcome
- Commercial construction background required (residential experience does not apply)
- Willingness to work full-time at a construction job site
Preferred Qualifications:
- Field experience in electrical contracting and/or electrical engineering
- Familiarity with commercial and industrial construction environments
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills