Assistant Project Manager

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination, documentation, financial tracking, and communication on electrical construction projects in the New York metropolitan area.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and field teams while developing your skills in scheduling, budgeting, change orders, material coordination, and customer communication, with potential to advance into a Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction, project coordination, or construction project management.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with field teams and office personnel.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Accubid, or construction management software is a plus.
• Proactive approach to managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Interest in developing into a full Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of electrical construction projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and customers.
• Track change orders, additional work requests, and project documentation.
• Prepare submittals, transmittals, requisitions, and project reports.
• Support material procurement and daily material orders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Assist with project financial tracking and cost management.
• Participate in customer meetings and jobsite visits.
• Identify potential issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Learn and utilize construction estimating and project management software.

Skills

Electrical construction experience

Project coordination

Construction project management

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Accubid

Construction management software

Job description

Assistant Electrical PM – Build Your Career with an Established Contractor!

Assistant Project Manager will support Project Managers with day-to-day project coordination, documentation, financial tracking, and communication.

A bit about us

We are an established electrical construction contractor specializing in commercial and institutional projects throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our team works on challenging electrical installations and is known for quality workmanship, strong customer relationships, and collaborative project execution.

We understand that great Project Managers develop through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility. That's why we value motivated professionals who are eager to learn, ask questions, and become involved in all aspects of the construction process.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager who wants to build a long‑term career in electrical construction. You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and field teams while developing your skills in scheduling, budgeting, change orders, material coordination, and customer communication.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in electrical construction or project coordination who is ready to grow into greater project ownership and eventually advance into a Project Manager role.

Why join us

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers
• Exposure to complex commercial electrical construction projects
• Hands‑on experience with project financials, schedules, and customer relationships
• Collaborative office and field environment
• Opportunity to advance into a Project Manager position
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to position eligibility

Job Details

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of electrical construction projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and customers.
• Track change orders, additional work requests, and project documentation.
• Prepare submittals, transmittals, requisitions, and project reports.
• Support material procurement and daily material orders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Assist with project financial tracking and cost management.
• Participate in customer meetings and jobsite visits.
• Identify potential issues and help develop practical solutions.
• Learn and utilize construction estimating and project management software.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical construction, project coordination, or construction project management.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work with field teams and office personnel.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Accubid, or construction management software is a plus.
• Proactive approach to managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Interest in developing into a full Project Manager role.

Work Environment & Travel

• Full‑time, in‑person position with office and project site responsibilities.
• Projects are primarily located throughout New York City's five boroughs, with occasional work in Westchester County.
• Local travel may be required for site visits, project meetings, and coordination with field teams.
• Work involves collaboration with Project Managers, Foremen, Engineers, and other construction professionals.
• Eligible business‑related transportation expenses are reimbursed.
• Travel frequency will depend on assigned projects.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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