Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Electrical Corporation of America; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit-sharing program

401(k) plan with employee pre-tax andR

Roth deferral options

Job summary

Electrical Corporation of America is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and documentation for electrical construction projects from award through closeout.

In this role you will liaise with project managers and field leadership, monitor progress and budgets, prepare reports, and help drive project profitability and timely execution.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant electrical/construction project coordination experience.
• Experience supporting procurement, submittals, RFIs, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning, coordinating, and tracking electrical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and productivity concerns, and assist with reporting.
• Track costs, budgets, forecasts, and change orders; assist with financial performance.
• Prepare project dashboards, KPI reports, and management information as requested.
• Coordinate with field leaders, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Assist with subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Support closeout activities, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Cost tracking

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the planning, coordination, financial management, and execution of electrical construction projects from award through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers and field leadership, the APM assists with project cost control, scheduling, procurement, documentation, contract administration, and communication. The APM serves as an important link between office and field operations and is expected to develop a strong understanding of electrical construction, project controls, financial performance, and overall project execution. This position provides a pathway for continued growth into Project Manager and other project leadership roles.

The Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment
• Safety-first, people-focused organization.
• Ability to travel periodically to job sites and office locations.
• Ability to facilitate classroom and hands-on training sessions.
• Ability to occasionally access active construction sites while following required PPE and safety protocols.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• 401(k) plan with employee pre-tax and Roth deferral options

What You’ll Do

Project Coordination & Controls

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and tracking electrical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and help identify potential delays, critical activities, and productivity concerns.
• Assist with weekly and monthly project reporting, forecasting, and project reviews.
• Track key project performance indicators, including cost, schedule, labor productivity, budget utilization, forecast accuracy, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings, coordination meetings, site walks, and project reviews.
• Assist Project Managers with tracking project expenditures, commitments, budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor actual and committed costs against project budgets and identify potential variances.
• Assist with cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and project profitability analysis.
• Review invoices, subcontractor payments, purchase orders, and change orders with Project Managers.
• Help identify potential cost overruns and support the development of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting project documentation.

Contract & Change Management

• Assist with the preparation and administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Track scope changes, potential change orders, claims, and contract requirements.
• Support Project Managers in monitoring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with identifying cost, schedule, and contractual risks and help track appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain supporting documentation for changes, claims, and other contractual matters.

Field Labor & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, estimating, procurement, and other project personnel to maintain alignment between office and field operations.
• Assist with tracking manpower, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material requirements.
• Monitor material releases, equipment lead times, procurement status, and deliveries against project schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to help resolve procurement or delivery issues.
• Support communication of project priorities, changes, and performance information to field leadership.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial documentation.
• Maintain project information within the company’s project management systems.
• Track RFIs, submittals, action items, and other project deliverables through completion.
• Assist with owner and general contractor communication, including progress reports, pay applications, schedule updates, and project correspondence.
• Prepare project dashboards, KPI reports, and other management information as requested.
• Communicate professionally with clients, general contractors, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Project Closeout

• Support project closeout activities, including punch-list coordination and tracking.
• Assist with the collection and submission of warranties, O&M manuals, as-built documentation, and other turnover requirements.
• Help ensure project records and closeout documentation are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, commercial/industrial construction, project engineering, or project coordination preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, electrical trade experience, and construction experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting electrical construction projects through procurement, submittals, RFIs, change management, scheduling, cost tracking, and project documentation preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, construction documents, and field operations is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with Project Managers, field supervision, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction, project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and change management.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent, along with Microsoft Excel and standard business tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify project risks, recognize performance trends, and escalation concerns appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with office and field personnel, clients, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, teamwork, and follow-through.
• Ability and willingness to visit active construction sites and participate in project meetings and site walks as required.

Electrical Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Electrical Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.