Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation

Exposure to energy projects

Collaboration with leadership

Opportunity to influence profitability

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale electrical construction projects. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and vendors through preconstruction to closeout in commercial/industrial settings.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in electrical construction or related roles, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Travel to active sites is expected. This role offers growth toward a full Project Manager position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical construction or project coordination.
• Experience supporting commercial/industrial electrical projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specs, and related docs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through all phases of electrical construction projects.
• Coordinate activities between project management, field leadership, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Maintain project logs and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and cost projections.
• Support change-order pricing with estimating and field teams.
• Review invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with purchase orders and procurement of equipment/materials.
• Track deliveries against schedules.
• Support schedules, lookaheads, and production tracking.
• Coordinate manpower with Superintendents and Foremen.
• Identify schedule delays, scope conflicts, field issues.
• Support QA/QC and compliance with plans and codes.
• Assist with inspections and testing coordination.
• Support safety expectations with field leadership.
• Coordinate punch-list activities and final inspections.
• Assemble as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and closeout docs.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time-management

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

ProjectSight

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Build Your Career Managing Large-Scale Electrical Construction Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established electrical contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial construction projects. Our teams manage projects from preconstruction and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager who understands electrical construction and is ready to take on increased responsibility while developing toward a full Project Manager position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or Assistant Project Manager who wants greater exposure to the financial, operational, and field sides of project management.

Why join us?

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
• Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
• Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy

If you enjoy working on complex electrical projects and want to be part of a team focused on energy infrastructure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.

Job Details

The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, vendors, and subcontractors while taking ownership of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, cost tracking, scheduling, and project documentation.

This position is designed for someone who already understands the fundamentals of construction project execution and is ready to develop the skills necessary to become a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of electrical construction projects
• Coordinate activities between project management, field leadership, vendors, and subcontractors
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders
• Maintain project logs and proactively follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with project budgets, job-cost tracking, forecasting, and cost projections
• Support change-order pricing and coordination with estimating and field teams
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy
• Assist with purchase orders and procurement of electrical equipment and materials
• Track material and equipment deliveries against project schedules
• Assist with project schedules, lookaheads, and production tracking
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen regarding manpower and field progress
• Identify potential schedule delays, scope conflicts, and field issues
• Support QA/QC activities and compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Assist with inspections and testing coordination
• Support project safety expectations alongside field leadership
• Coordinate punch-list activities and final inspections
• Assemble as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and other closeout documentation

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical construction, project engineering, project coordination, or assistant project management
• Experience supporting commercial and/or industrial electrical construction projects
• Understanding of electrical construction processes and project lifecycle
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Exposure to project budgets, cost tracking, procurement, and scheduling
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and related project documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ability to travel regularly to active project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Previous progression from a Project Engineer or similar construction role
• Experience with Procore and/or ProjectSight
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout

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