Assistant Project Manager

Jobot

Sterling Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation: $90,000-$115,000
401k match
Three weeks PTO
Flexible work schedule
Yearly bonuses

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in the construction field, preferably in electrical contracting, but open to general contracting as well. This role supports planning, budgeting, and scheduling on commercial, healthcare, hospitality, public works, and high-rise projects.

Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 per year with bonuses, a 401k match, three weeks of PTO, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in the construction industry.
  • Familiar with RFIs, change orders, submittals, cost control, and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
  • Manage and monitor project costs to ensure budget compliance, including forecasting, tracking, and controlling costs.
  • Review and manage contracts, ensuring terms are met and risks are identified and mitigated.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders for favorable terms.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate with team members to keep activities on track.
  • Ensure construction safety by implementing and monitoring safety protocols and conducting safety trainings.
  • Read and interpret blueprints to align construction with design specifications.

Skills

Construction experience
Budget management
Contract negotiation
Scheduling
Safety compliance

Job description

Up to $115k/yr - Bonus - Growing Electrical Contractor

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year


A bit about us

At the core of this company is its electrical contracting capabilities, specializing in commercial, healthcare, hospitality, public works, and high-rise residential segments.. We handle simple plan-and-spec projects to those requiring in-house design/build expertise. Our project managers, estimators, engineers, and on-site project foremen work to ensure that every project is designed, planned, and executed efficiently and expertly.


Why join us

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in the construction field, preferably in electrical contracting, but open to general contracting as well.



  • Total Compensation: Ranging from $90,000 to $115,000 per year

  • 401k match

  • Three weeks of PTO

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Fun work environment

  • Opportunity for substantial growth/advancement

  • Yearly bonuses based on company performance


Job Details

Responsibilities


  • Assisting the Project Manager in the planning and execution of construction projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

  • Managing and monitoring project costs to ensure budget compliance, including forecasting, tracking, and controlling costs.

  • Reviewing and managing contracts, ensuring that all terms and conditions are met and that any potential risks are identified and mitigated.

  • Negotiating with suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure the best possible terms for our projects.

  • Developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with team members and stakeholders to ensure that all activities are on track.

  • Ensuring construction safety by implementing and monitoring safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections, and providing safety training to team members.

  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, ensuring that all construction activities align with the design specifications.


Qualifications


  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry.

  • A solid understanding of RFIs, quality control, change orders, submittals, cost control, contract management, negotiation, planning, scheduling, construction safety, and blueprint reading.


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.


Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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