Assistant Project Manager - Electrical Construction (Onsite)

Forest Electric Corp.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Forest Electric NJ seeks an Assistant Project Manager for our Edison, NJ office to oversee commercial electrical construction projects across New Jersey, ensuring timely completion within budget and defined resources. Travel to project sites and collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers and Estimators are essential parts of the role.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years’ experience in high-volume commercial electrical contracting, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-4 years experience in high volume commercial electrical contractor.
• Experience with medium voltage and distribution is desirable.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist with the execution and managing terms of project contracts.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers and/or Estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined and pricing.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and preparing detailed estimates, including assigning material and labor values to take-off.
• Preparing project schedules, change orders, and BEC & fire alarm filings.
• Assist with acquiring vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems.
• Assist with material buyouts and releases.
• Prepare, maintain and present computer generated spreadsheets, logs and reports.
• Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
• Monitor project budgets and labor costs.
• Assist with maintaining regular communication and collaboration with Estimators, Project Managers and Engineers.
• Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

Forest Electric NJ seeks an Assistant Project Manager for our Edison, NJ office to oversee commercial electrical construction projects across New Jersey, ensuring timely completion within budget and defined resources. Travel to project sites and collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers and Estimators are essential parts of the role.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years’ experience in high-volume commercial electrical contracting, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills.