Assistant Project Manager

McPhee Electric, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McPhee Electric is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction) in South Plainfield, NJ. This in-person role offers growth from project support to Project Manager with exposure to field leadership and client engagement.

You will coordinate with PMs, field crews, and vendors, manage RFIs/submittals, track costs and schedules, and help ensure quality and safety across projects. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in construction project support or coordination.
• Electrical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Field experience (foreman or similar role) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects moving forward.
• Act as a key link between the field and office—resolving issues quickly and keeping communication tight.
• Track job progress, productivity, and performance against budget and schedule.
• Maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Track procurement, material deliveries, and equipment usage.
• Support cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting.
• Help ensure accurate project data to keep jobs on track financially.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Construction workflows knowledge

Microsoft Office

Procore experience

Bluebeam experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in CM/Eng

Field experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction)

South Plainfield, NJ (In-Person)

McPhee Electric, a Phalcon Company is a high-performance electrical contractor known for delivering complex, fast-paced projects with precision, accountability, and strong field leadership. We don’t just manage projects—we execute them with discipline, speed, and quality.

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) who wants real responsibility, field exposure, and a clear path to becoming a Project Manager.

If you’re detail-oriented, driven, and ready to grow in a company that values quality and safety, this is the opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support the successful delivery of electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout
• Work closely with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects moving forward
• Act as a key link between the field and office—resolving issues quickly and keeping communication tight
• Track job progress, productivity, and performance against budget and schedule
• Maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation
• Track procurement, material deliveries, and equipment usage
• Support cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting
• Help ensure accurate project data to keep jobs on track financially

Change Management & Reporting

• Identify scope changes and support pricing, documentation, and client submission
• Assist with budget vs. actual reporting, commitments, and cost forecasting
• Prepare meeting notes, project updates, and internal/external communications

Scheduling & Performance Tracking

• Help build and maintain project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction)
• Monitor progress and flag risks that could impact deadlines or productivity

Quality & Safety

• Support a strong safety-first culture across all projects
• Ensure work aligns with quality standards, contract documents, and company expectations
• Build professional relationships with clients, vendors, and field teams
• Support a team-oriented environment focused on accountability, execution, and results

Project Closeout

• Assist with turnover documentation, as-builts, and closeout packages
• Maintain accurate logs and final project records

What We’re Looking ForExperience

• 2–3 years of experience in construction project support or coordination
• Electrical construction experience strongly preferred
• Field experience (foreman or similar role) is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• OR equivalent hands-on field/project experience

Skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communicator—clear, direct, and professional
• Solid understanding of construction workflows, scheduling, and cost tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools is a plus
• Problem-solver who anticipates issues and takes initiative

At McPhee- A Phalcon Company, this isn’t a support-only role. You’ll gain real world experience, exposure, and responsibility needed to grow into a Project Manager.

We promote from within and invest in people who take ownership and deliver results.

• Mix of office and active construction site work
• Hands-on collaboration with field teams and leadership

Location Requirement

Must be able to work onsite in South Plainfield, NJ - full time (40 hours)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation Package:

• Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's
• Field Experience as a electrician or lineman

Experience:

• Assistant Project Management: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical or Related Construction: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical Field Foreman: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Plainfield, NJ 07080: Relocate before starting work (Required)