Electrical APM: Grow into Project Manager (Onsite)

McPhee Electric, LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

McPhee Electric is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction) in South Plainfield, NJ. This in-person role offers growth from project support to Project Manager with exposure to field leadership and client engagement.

You will coordinate with PMs, field crews, and vendors, manage RFIs/submittals, track costs and schedules, and help ensure quality and safety across projects. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in construction project support or coordination.
• Electrical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Field experience (foreman or similar role) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to keep projects moving forward.
• Act as a key link between the field and office—resolving issues quickly and keeping communication tight.
• Track job progress, productivity, and performance against budget and schedule.
• Maintain RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Track procurement, material deliveries, and equipment usage.
• Support cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting.
• Help ensure accurate project data to keep jobs on track financially.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Construction workflows knowledge

Microsoft Office

Procore experience

Bluebeam experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in CM/Eng

Field experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

McPhee Electric is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction) in South Plainfield, NJ. This in-person role offers growth from project support to Project Manager with exposure to field leadership and client engagement.

You will coordinate with PMs, field crews, and vendors, manage RFIs/submittals, track costs and schedules, and help ensure quality and safety across projects. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience is required.