Associate Project Manager - Electrical - Onsite Carmel, IN

Kids for the Future; Newark Village (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMCO Constructors is seeking an Associate Project Manager - Electrical for our Carmel, Indiana office. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial and industrial electrical projects, from planning to closeout, alongside experienced project teams.

You will work with field leadership to understand sequencing, manpower, productivity, and project challenges, while developing proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and construction accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior electrical construction experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Interest in both operational and financial sides of construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with project planning, coordination, execution, and closeout.
• Coordinate material purchases, equipment rentals, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain drawings, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and meeting minutes.
• Learn project financial management including budgets, forecasting, and billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Construction accounting software

Job description

• Location 475 Gradle Drive,Carmel, IN, 46032,United States
• Job Category Professionals
• Employee Type Exempt - FT

Description

About GEMCO

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Indianapolis, GEMCO Constructors is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems, and service contractor. We deliver commercial and industrial projects across the United States and hold engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications in more than 30 states.

Position Summary

This role is in person in our Carmel, IN office. GEMCO'sAssociate Project Manager - Electrical position is an early-career opportunity designed for new and recent graduates who want to build a career in construction project management.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Estimators, you'll gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial and industrial electrical projects - from planning and procurement through construction, financial management, and closeout.

You'll learn the systems, financial skills, construction processes, and leadership capabilities needed to eventually manage projects of your own. This role is intended as a developmental pathway into a Project Manager position.

What You'll Do

Support Project Managers with project planning, coordination, execution, and closeout.

Work closely with field leadership to understand construction sequencing, manpower, productivity, and project challenges.

Participate in kickoff, progress, coordination, and customer meetings.

Maintain drawings, RFIs, submittals, schedules, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.

Prepare and track change orders, including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor impacts.

Learn project financial management, including budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, purchase orders, and Schedule of Values.

Coordinate material purchases, equipment rentals, vendors, subcontractors, and long-lead deliveries.

Monitor project schedules, costs, and milestones and help identify potential risks or delays.

Develop proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and construction accounting software.

Assist with project closeout, including punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and final documentation.

Develop working knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, construction drawings, installation methods, and industry standards.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for a new or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Prior electrical construction experience is helpful but not required.

Successful candidates will bring strong communication and organizational skills, curiosity, attention to detail, comfort with technology, and an interest in both the operational and financial sides of construction.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to learn, takes ownership, works well with both field and office teams, and is motivated to grow into increasing levels of project responsibility.

At GEMCO, you'll have the opportunity to learn how projects are actually built - and develop the experience necessary to become a Project Manager.

GEMCO Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.