Electrical APM: Path to Project Manager in Austin

Preston Recruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Continuing education

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager in Austin, TX. You will work with experienced PMs and superintendents to manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, coordinate deliveries, and support schedules and costing on electrical construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in construction, electrical experience preferred, ability to read drawings, and strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction project experience.
• Ability to read drawings and construction documents.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Construction Management / Engineering degree useful but not essential if you have relevant field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders and project logs.
• Coordinate material deliveries and long-lead equipment.
• Support project schedules and manpower planning.
• Attend project and client meetings.
• Track project costs, labour hours and percent completion.
• Review purchase orders and subcontractor invoices.
• Assist with cost-to-complete reporting.
• Coordinate between clients, GCs, engineers and field teams.

Skills

Reading drawings

Organization

Communication

Education

OSHA 10/30

Construction Management / Engineering degree useful but not essential

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Preston Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Electrical Project Manager in Austin, TX. You will work with experienced PMs and superintendents to manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders, coordinate deliveries, and support schedules and costing on electrical construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in construction, electrical experience preferred, ability to read drawings, and strong organization and communication skills.