Assistant Project Manager - Low Voltage

Capital Electric Construction Company, Inc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Electric Construction Company, Inc. in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support planning work schedules, determine manpower, and assign project personnel.

The role emphasizes coordinating budgets, cost control, subcontract management, and ensuring safety compliance on-site; strong communication and organizational skills required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or an acceptable education/experience mix.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred: experience with integrated systems (fire alarm, data/voice, fiber optics, BMS, CCTV).
• Preferred: familiarity with Accubid; NICET, BICSI, RCDD, OSHA 10 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning work schedules and manpower levels.
• Arrange for assignment of project personnel.
• Advise on potential problems, schedule difficulties, and help resolve them.
• Assist in developing and maintaining budgets for project portions.
• Perform estimating assignments as required.
• Update construction forecast with current cost and estimates.
• Develop craft productivity reports for cost/budget tracking.
• Prepare reports and charts for project analysis.
• Assist in managing subcontracts and material procurement.
• Provide supervision and training to clerical staff; ensure safety initiatives.

Skills

Construction management

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting

Manpower planning

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in construction management

Engineering or related field

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist Project Managers in planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires the knowledge of construction management at a level normally acquired through the completion of an associate's degree in construction management, engineering or related field, or a combination of education and experience within the construction industry.
• High school diploma/GED is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with Integrated Systems (fire alarm, voice/data, fiber optics, building automation systems, audio visual, CCTV, access control, intrusion and distributed antenna systems) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Accubid is preferred.
• NICET, BICSI, RCDD, and OSHA 10 certifications are preferred.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of construction (technology, equipment, methods, codes); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, analytical and negotiations skills.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor with ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and others.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Project Managers in planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
• Advise Project Managers of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties; assist in circumventing / resolving such problems, as assigned.
• Perform tasks required to assist in the development and maintenance of budgets for a portion of a project, including coding timesheets, invoices, collecting actual quantities installed, monitoring progress per cost account, identifying potential cost overruns, etc.
• Perform estimating assignments as required.
• Assist with or update construction forecast to reflect most accurate / current cost and estimate information.
• Assist in analyzing work progress and developing craft productivity reports to document cost / budget activity.
• Calculate / prepare various comparison reports, charts and tables for project analysis.
• Assist in preparing special reports, studies, etc. requested by the client and/or project management.
• Assist in management and issuance of subcontracts.
• Assist with material procurement and coordination.
• Oversee and/or process day-to-day administrative tasks, including providing supervision and/or on-the-job training to clerical or entry level professional personal assigned to area of responsibility.
• May provide supervision and/or on-the-job training to clerical or entry level professional personnel assigned to area of responsibility.
• Assist in ensuring the Company's safety initiatives are followed by all on-site employees; Investigate, report, and correct any safety-related incidents.
• Obtain, as necessary, all moving permits, licenses, titles, safety checks, etc. as required by corporate policy, state or federal regulations or client requirements.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Individual salaries will be assigned based on consideration of a combination of industry experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other factors pertaining directly to the essential functions of the job.
• We offer outstanding benefits, including health benefits that begin on Day 1!
  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with no employee premium
  • Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
  • Health Savings Account with annual Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account, offering both Health Care Spending and Dependent Care Spending
  • 401(k) with employer match (fully vested on day 1!)
  • Paid Holidays & PTO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Will be subject to the Company's background check, MVR, and drug screen programs.
• Will be subject to the Client's background check and drug screen programs.
• Will be required to submit to periodic background checks if position requires access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems.
• This position is required to drive and is required to maintain a valid Driver's License.
• This position may require limited travel (less than 10%).
• Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans. EEO/AAP

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - August 30, 2026

JOIN THE CAPITAL ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TEAM

We are always looking for motivated, hard-working people to join our team. Build the Midwest while you build your career with us!

Behaviors

• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

• Construction (preferred)
• High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience

• 2 years: Project Management (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• BICSI Reg Comm Dist Des (preferred)
• Proj Mgmt Prof Cert (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.