Construction Project Assistant — Docs & Cost Control

EMCOR Group; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Contra Costa Electric, INC., an EMCOR company, is seeking a Project Assistant in Martinez, CA. You will support project teams with document control, cost tracking, clerical duties, and scheduling, interfacing daily with management and field staff to ensure timely, accurate project execution.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines, with occasional travel to job sites. Medical benefits, 401k, and paid holidays are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; GED accepted.
• Associates degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience supporting commercial construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project document controls and records.
• Support cost control and billing processes, including lien waivers where required.
• Coordinate project start-up, meetings, and close-out documentation.
• Assist with requests for information and submittals.
• Track change orders and approvals; communicate with field teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Customer focus

Professional presentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

Prolog Manager (or similar)

Job description

Contra Costa Electric, INC., an EMCOR company, is seeking a Project Assistant in Martinez, CA. You will support project teams with document control, cost tracking, clerical duties, and scheduling, interfacing daily with management and field staff to ensure timely, accurate project execution.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines, with occasional travel to job sites. Medical benefits, 401k, and paid holidays are provided.