Assistant Project Manager – Panel Shop

Automationtechies; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Community involvement

Job summary

Automationtechies in Champlin, MN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and execution of control panel assembly and engineering projects. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and exposure to industrial automation and project management.

You’ll work with project managers, engineers, panel technicians, vendors, and customers while gaining experience in control panel design, UL 508A, PLC/HMI systems, procurement, estimating, and project management.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or 2 years of related electrical experience.
• Experience with control panel systems, electrical installation, or industrial controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong MS Office and Google Workspace skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, sales, execution, and closeout.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, vendors, panel shop personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information to identify requirements.
• Track project labor, materials, costs, schedules, and progress.
• Create purchase orders and coordinate material procurement with vendors.
• Assist with vendor and supply chain management.
• Attend project kickoff meetings, sales calls, and post-project reviews.
• Help resolve design and build issues between customers, engineering, and the panel shop.
• Support long‑term customer relationships.
• Provide ongoing project tracking and reporting.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and quality.

Skills

MS Office / Google Workspace

Organization / attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Two-year degree or technical/Vo-Tech certificate

Bachelor’s degree in business management (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Estimating software

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Panel Shop

Champlin, MN | Hybrid | $55,978–$69,972 + Potential Bonus

Launch Your Career in Industrial Controls Project Management

Our client is looking for an Assistant Project Manager – Panel Shop to support the planning and execution of control panel assembly and engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an electrical, controls, manufacturing, or project coordination background who wants to build a career managing industrial automation projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers, engineers, panel technicians, vendors, and customers while gaining exposure to control panel design, UL 508A, industrial automation, PLC/HMI systems, procurement, estimating, and project management.

What You’ll Do

• Support Project Managers with project planning, sales, execution, and closeout.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, vendors, panel shop personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project information to identify requirements.
• Track project labor, materials, costs, schedules, and progress.
• Create purchase orders and coordinate material procurement with vendors.
• Assist with vendor and supply chain management.
• Attend project kickoff meetings, sales calls, and post-project reviews.
• Help resolve design and build issues between customers, engineering, and the panel shop.
• Support long‑term customer relationships.
• Provide ongoing project tracking and reporting.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Two‑year degree, technical/Vo‑Tech certificate, or 2 years of related electrical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with control panel systems, electrical installation, or industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Experience That Will Set You Apart

• UL 508A panel shop construction, assembly, or sales experience.
• Industrial automation and controls integration knowledge.
• Ability to read electrical control and power schematics.
• Experience with job costing, budgets, scheduling, or estimating.
• MRP/ERP system experience.
• Estimating software experience.
• Manufacturing or OEM controls experience.

Compensation & Benefits

$55,978–$69,972, based on experience, education, and skills, plus potential annual discretionary bonus.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Mental health and family support
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance and professional development
• Potential bonus and incentive programs
• Community involvement opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility

The first 90 days will be primarily in the office to build relationships, learn the organization, and establish a strong foundation before transitioning to the hybrid schedule.

Grow Your Career in Industrial Automation

Our client has more than 80 years of experience in specialty contracting and systems integration and offers an environment where employees can develop their technical and project management skills.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and gain hands‑on experience managing industrial controls and control panel projects, this is an opportunity to grow.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.