Assistant Project Manager

Border States; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electrical supply distribution company as an Assistant Project Manager. This role involves learning project management skills, overseeing contractor projects, and ensuring project specifications are met. You will coordinate activities, analyze information, and support customer needs through effective communication and documentation.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a project support or administrative role preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Training for managing commercial projects from inception to closure.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, reports, and schedules.
• Coordinating with team members and stakeholders for timely task completion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in business administration or project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, empowering you to make decisions, find solutions, and receive rewards for your hard work.

Job Location

This position will be located in: Curtis Bay, MD or Chantilly, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager operates under the direct supervision of the Project Management Manager. The role focuses on learning project management skills for managing contractor projects, overseeing the flow of materials, maintaining schedules, and ensuring project specifications are met. The position involves coordinating activities, analyzing information, and providing customer support through order entry, expediting, and follow-up.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Training for managing commercial projects from inception to closure.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, reports, and schedules.
• Organizing project files and ensuring documentation is current.
• Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes.
• Coordinating with team members and stakeholders for timely task completion.
• Monitoring project timelines and reporting deviations.
• Assisting with project budgets and expenses tracking.
• Facilitating communication within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Drafting and distributing project communications.
• Responding to project inquiries and providing information.
• Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Developing and implementing project processes and procedures.

Non-essential Functions

• Supporting decision-making with project data analysis.
• Preparing status reports and presentations.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration, project management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a project support or administrative role preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Physical and Activity Requirements

Details about physical lifting, carrying, and activity levels are included, emphasizing typical daily tasks and ergonomic considerations.

Additional Information

This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities and is subject to change. The pay range is $21/hour to $28/hour, depending on experience.

Our Company

Border States is a leader in electrical supply distribution with over 120 locations across 31 states. We are a 100% employee-owned company committed to excellent customer service, diversity, and a strong culture of empowerment and innovation.

Our Values and Purpose

We foster relationships, ownership, and outcomes, emphasizing caring for customer needs and adding value in everything we do.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), ESOP, paid holidays, and more, with bonuses based on performance.

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Policies

We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity employment, and maintaining a drug-free, smoke-free workplace.