Associate Project Manager - Electrical Construction

National Association of Women in Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,800 - 99,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions in San Jose, CA, is seeking an Associate Project Manager for electrical construction. The role supports the Project Manager on one large project or multiple smaller projects, with potential ownership of parts of the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with general contractors, subcontractors, and on-site staff to ensure design, budget, and schedule alignment, while developing estimates and managing staffing under PM guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 0–1 year of construction/project experience or knowledge of construction methods.
• Project lifecycle understanding and foundational PM training.
• Strong communication, analytical, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall construction and design effort to meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate communication between internal and external project members (GCs, subs, superintendents, foremen).
• Assist staffing decisions for project needs (superintendents, foremen).
• Perform estimating support for projects; handle requisitions and change orders.
• Support safety program implementation and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Analytical skills

Project management training

Education

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

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

ArchKey Solutions

Associate Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Location: San Jose, CA, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Electrical

Description

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

This position is based in our San Jose, California office.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible. Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset, bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

As an Associate Project Manager, you will assist the Project Manager in the overall administrative and technical direction for one large complex project or direct smaller size projects under the supervision of a Project Manager. Assistant Project Managers may have overall bottom-line responsibility for profit and loss, and consequently carry the authority appropriately, and will provide technical and engineering support as required by the project assigned.

Day in the Life

• Assist in the total construction and design effort (if applicable) to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Act as a liaison to coordinate communication between both internal and external members on the project. Including, but not limited to, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Assist the Project Manager in the authorization and/or approval of all project staffing including, but not limited to, choice of superintendent, general foremen, and foremen.
• Perform specialized estimating and assists in estimating projects.
• Assist the Project Manager with purchase requisitions, payment approvals, and change order requests.
• Assists in the implementation/interpretation of safety programs and ensures that all OSHA requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 0-1 year of construction and/or project experience OR knowledge of construction methods.
• Project Managed training, experience or skills with a general understanding of a project lifecycle.
• Strong process orientation, analytical and mathematical skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and ensure maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Must be willing to travel to and potentially temporarily relocate to project locations.
• Experience with Accubid a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.

Salary Range

$82,800 - $99,400 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.