Assistant Project Manager

Hilscher Clarke Electric; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilscher-Clarke, based in Canton, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a full-time position in our office. You will support project controls, budgets, RFIs, and reporting across commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects in the region.

The role emphasizes detail, organization, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a values-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in an electrically related curriculum or hands-on electrical experience.
• 1-3 years of Project Management experience in Electrical Contracting/Construction preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within scope and budget and include required items.
• Assist in processing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements to help manage project budgets.
• Draft, coordinate, submit, and track RFIs for drawings and spec clarification.
• Assist with tracking and reviewing expenses.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports on progress, material status, and document status.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Executive with weekly/monthly/yearly project reports and statuses.
• Assist with projection, modeling, forecasting and tracking of projects.
• Read and process engineering docs (plans, specs, product info, installation instructions).
• Build relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, HC team members.
• Translate oral directions into written specifications for budgeting and estimation.
• Perform detailed take-offs to generate material lists linked to quotes and purchasing.
• Review 3D models to determine material routes and quantities for quotes.
• Relocation/travel within the state may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

2 year degree in electrical related curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JoinHilscher-Clarkeas a full-timeAssistant Project ManagerinCanton, Ohio, where we're more than a team – we're more like a family. AtHilscher-Clarke, our people embody our core values of Faith, Integrity, Respect, Selflessness, and Teamwork every day. With over a century of leadership in electrical contracting across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and West Virginia, we deliver excellence in commercial, industrial, specialty, and residential projects. Join our family atHilscher-Clarkeand contribute to a legacy of excellence and values-driven success.

Hilscher-Clarkeoffers a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus opportunities, opportunities for advancement, PTO, Health insurance, AD&D insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), and 401(k) matching,

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope and budget and have the correct items needed to perform the work estimated.
• Assist in the processing of some balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements to help manage overall budgets of projects.
• Gather information to draft, coordinate, submit, and trackall RFIs for clarification of drawings and spec-focused work.
• Assist with tracking and reviewing expenses.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports for work progress, material status, and important document statuses.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Executive in the preparation of weekly/monthly/yearly reports and statuses of various aspects of a project.
• Assist with other projection and modeling, forecasting, and tracking projects.
• Read and process engineering documentation such as plan-view drawings and details, project specifications, product information and installation instructions.
• Relationship building with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and all other HC Team Members, including On-site PM Staff and Field Staff.
• Connect oral communication and direction with written details and specifications to create systems that can be estimated and budgeted.
• Perform detailed take-offs to generate lists of materials to be installed for use of getting quotes, evaluating those quotes against budgets, and assisting w/purchasing material items.
• Review 3D modeling to ascertain material routes and quantities to build materials lists for same quoting, analysis, etc.
• Relocation and/or travel throughout the state may be required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 2 year degree in an electrically related curriculum or hands-on electrical experience is preferred, but not required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Electrical Contracting, Construction, or similar fields preferred.
• 1-3 years of Project Management experience preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to put multiple-step tasks together.
• Must be organized and be able to manage several tasks and small projects at one time.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Software skills are required, including but not limited to knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet tools, including advanced features and functionalities.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Office – Canton, Ohio.

Travel/Relocation Requirements:

Relocation and/or travel throughout the state may be required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Travel frequency may vary depending on project needs.

Hilscher-Clarkeis an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.