Assistant Project Manager

Actalent; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a large-scale low voltage electrical construction project at a semiconductor facility in Boise, ID. The role supports a team of project managers throughout preconstruction to closeout, ensuring contracts, budgets, and schedules are coordinated and executed.

Ideal for someone with low voltage experience seeking growth in a dynamic, team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in low voltage electrical construction is essential.
• 5-year apprenticeship experience or equivalent in electrical field is expected.
• Experience in project coordination from preconstruction to closeout.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support low voltage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and change orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate labor planning, project schedules, and field resources for on‑time delivery.
• Track project costs and forecasts to support financial reporting and cost control.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, POs, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Assist with billing, change orders, retainage, and cash flow tracking.
• Collaborate with field leadership to meet production goals and safety standards.
• Maintain timely communication with customers, field teams, estimating staff, and leadership.
• Assist with OMs, record drawings, and turnover packages.

Skills

Low voltage electrical experience

Project engineer/assistant PM

Microsoft Office proficiency

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Cost tracking and forecasting

Contract/budget/schedule coordination

Team coordination in field

Billing and change orders support

Leadership in field environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Low Voltage Electrical Construction

Job Description

This Assistant Project Manager role supports a team of project managers on a large-scale low voltage electrical construction project at a semiconductor facility in Boise, ID. The position oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring that contracts, budgets, schedules, and documentation are well coordinated and executed. The role is ideal for a project engineer or assistant project manager with low voltage electrical experience who wants to grow in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with strong benefits and a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Support low voltage electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring all phases are executed according to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist with reviewing contracts, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and change orders to confirm accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Help coordinate labor planning, project schedules, and field resources to support efficient project delivery and on‑time completion.
• Track project costs, labor productivity, budgets, and Cost-to-Complete forecasts to support accurate financial reporting and proactive cost control.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, subcontractors, and project documentation to maintain organized and compliant project records.
• Assist with billing processes, change order management, retainage tracking, and cash‑flow monitoring to support healthy project financials.
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to support production goals, maintain quality standards, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with customers, field teams, estimating staff, and internal leadership to keep stakeholders informed.
• Assist with operations and maintenance manuals (O&Ms), record drawings, and other project closeout requirements to ensure complete turnover packages.
• Support estimating, prequalification, and preconstruction activities as needed, contributing technical and project‑related insights.
• Apply knowledge of low voltage electrical construction practices to help resolve issues in the field and support successful project execution.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of electrical construction, specifically low voltage, at a level typically acquired through completion of a 5-year electrical apprenticeship program.
• 23 years of experience in a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position within electrical or construction environments.
• Hands‑on experience with low voltage electrical systems and related construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for project documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with customers, field teams, and internal departments.
• Capability to track project costs, labor productivity, budgets, and Cost-to-Complete forecasts accurately.
• Experience coordinating submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and subcontractor documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to support billing, change orders, retainage, and cash‑flow tracking in a construction project setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medium‑high voltage electrical systems is beneficial.
• Background in semiconductor or data center projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar tools for reviewing drawings and documents.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• BICSI Applied Telecommunications Project Management (PM102) training is preferred.
• BICSI ICT Installer 1 (IN101), Installer 2 Copper (IN225), or Installer 2 Optical Fiber (IN250) training is a plus.
• Leadership experience in a field environment, such as supervising crews or leading site activities, is advantageous.
• Estimator or Project Supervisor experience is valued and can support growth into broader project responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for addressing field issues and improving project performance.
• Interest in long‑term career growth within electrical construction and project management.

Work Environment

This is a salaried, on‑site position supporting a major Micron project in Boise, ID, working within a large, complex semiconductor facility. The role is based at the project site and involves close collaboration with the general contractor and multiple trade partners in a fast‑paced construction environment. A company phone or phone allowance is provided to support field and office communication. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Dress expectations align with a professional construction setting, with appropriate attire and safety gear required on site.

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• stipend option if covered under a spouses plan
• company-paid term life and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contribution up to 10%
• paid time off that accrues up to three weeks and can be used immediately
• seven company‑paid holidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Will provide benefits info during interview stage

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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