Assistant Project Manager

Critical Edge; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Edge in Memphis is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of physical security and managed services projects from initiation through completion. You will track schedules, assist with resource allocation, and coordinate logistics for materials and equipment while communicating status to internal teams and clients.

This role requires on-site work in the Memphis Metropolitan Area and a focus on safety and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Project management experience with planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities.
• Expediting experience to manage orders, documentation, and critical-path items.
• Inspection and quality oversight to support site checks and deliverables verification.
• Logistics management to coordinate materials, equipment, and vendor activities across sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Track project schedules and milestones from initiation to completion.
• Assist with resource allocation and optimize site logistics.
• Coordinate materials and equipment logistics across multiple sites.
• Communicate status updates to internal teams and clients.
• Support inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance and deliverables.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Expediting

Quality inspections

Logistics management

Communication

On-site work

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Critical Edge provides physical security and managed service solutions for enterprise organizations and critical infrastructure facilities. The company focuses on safeguarding essential operations through advanced security technologies and reliable service delivery. Critical Edge partners with clients to design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient environments tailored to complex operational needs. Team members contribute to protecting high-value assets, ensuring continuity of services, and supporting long-term risk management strategies.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Assistant Project Manager role based in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of physical security and managed service projects from initiation through completion. Day-to-day responsibilities include tracking project schedules and milestones, assisting with resource allocation, coordinating logistics for materials and equipment, and communicating status updates to internal teams and clients. The role also involves supporting inspections and quality checks, expediting orders and documentation to keep projects on schedule, and maintaining accurate project records and reports. The Assistant Project Manager collaborates closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within scope.

Qualifications

• Project Management skills, including assisting with planning, scheduling, and coordination of project activities.
• Expeditor and Expediting experience to manage orders, documentation, and critical-path items that impact project timelines.
• Inspection and quality oversight capabilities to support site checks, compliance reviews, and verification of deliverables.
• Logistics Management skills to coordinate materials, equipment, and vendor activities across multiple project sites.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to work on-site in the Memphis Metropolitan Area and adapt to dynamic project environments.
• Proficiency with basic office and project management software (e.g., spreadsheets, scheduling tools, collaboration platforms).
• Relevant education such as an associate or bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in physical security, infrastructure, or construction-related projects is an advantage.