Assistant Electrical Project Manager

Elite Executive Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (DOE)

Benefits package

Mentorship from experienced leaders

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions and a leading electrical contractor seek an Assistant Project Manager to support large commercial and data center construction projects in Salt Lake City, UT. The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth into a Project Manager position.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of electrical construction experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Experience supporting commercial or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to advance into a Project Manager leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, execution, and project delivery.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Assist with contract administration and project closeout.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with field and office teams.
• Track project progress and assist with resolving project challenges.
• Support monthly billings, reporting, and financial documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Data Center & Commercial) – Salt Lake City, UT

Elite Executive Solutions is partnering with a leading electrical contractor to identify motivated Assistant Project Managers who are ready to accelerate their careers while supporting large commercial and mission-critical data center construction projects in the Salt Lake City market.

This opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to grow into a Project Manager role through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to complex electrical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, execution, and successful project delivery.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Assist with contract administration and project closeout.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate effectively with field and office teams.
• Track project progress and assist with resolving project challenges.
• Support monthly billings, reporting, and financial documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Experience supporting commercial or mission-critical construction projects preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to advance into a Project Manager leadership role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Mentorship from experienced construction leaders
• Outstanding career advancement opportunities

Why This Opportunity?

Utah's commercial and mission-critical construction market continues to grow rapidly, making this an exceptional opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to build a long-term career with a respected electrical contractor.