Assistant Electrical PM: Growth, Hands-On, Collaborative

gpac; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

gpac, an electrical contractor in the Greater Charlotte, NC area, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a team focused on industrial electrical projects and select commercial work. You will work with project managers, field leadership, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical construction or related roles, can read electrical drawings, and are proficient with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electrical construction, project coordination, PM, estimating, or related role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with construction/project management software is a plus.
• Electrical estimating experience is a plus and an electrical background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day management of electrical construction projects from award through completion.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and overall project coordination.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and other project documents to identify potential issues and opportunities.
• Assist with material procurement, vendor coordination, and tracking of equipment and material deliveries.
• Work closely with field personnel to ensure project requirements, schedules, and customer expectations are met.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members.
• Assist with project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and closeout documentation.
• Help track project costs, labor, materials, and commitments to support project profitability.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates regarding project progress, scheduling, and outstanding items.
• Assist with change order development, pricing, and tracking.
• Review project schedules and help identify potential delays or conflicts.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.
• Visit project sites as needed to support field teams and gain firsthand knowledge of project progress and challenges.
• Assist with project closeout and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers, vendors, field employees, and project partners.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Construction PM software

Job description

gpac, an electrical contractor in the Greater Charlotte, NC area, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a team focused on industrial electrical projects and select commercial work. You will work with project managers, field leadership, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electrical construction or related roles, can read electrical drawings, and are proficient with MS Office.