Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Pkaza; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects with leading-edge technology while ensuring the delivery of electrical projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will be organized, adept at managing multiple tasks, and possess strong communication skills. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this opportunity promises career growth in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact mission-critical facilities nationwide. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Competitive Salaries

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Data Center Construction required.
• Knowledge of electrical trade practices and safety precautions is essential.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day activities of critical facilities construction projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and clients, ensuring project quality and standards.
• Help create and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Knowledge

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

BA / BS / Associates Degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Teams

Oracle Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction - Atlanta, GA
Our client is an established Electrical Contracting Firm that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Market. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Companies. They provide electrical contractors, designers, electrical commissioning, operations/maintenance, and management expertise for their clients’ critical power needs. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for an Electrical Construction Assistant Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. The Electrical APM will be responsible for assisting with the management of a data center construction project, including providing support for leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of the company's electrical projects. Project assignments will mostly be regional. The candidate will assist the PM with overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned electrical projects on budget and on time, ensuring that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will need to be exceptionally organized and adept at back-office work (change orders, budgets, paperwork, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Assist the PM as the liaison with various contractors and vendors to manage the day-to-day activities that impact the delivery of the company’s critical facilities construction projects.
• Assist the PM as they are the point of contact with the clients onsite at the project location, representing the company in project meetings and coordinating with other contractors and GCs involved with the project.
• Ensure that all day-to-day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project.
• Aid the PM with the management of multiple projects simultaneously and, when needed, help create and manage project schedules.
• Help the PM manage a regional team of suppliers and coordinate all deliveries of equipment with the Customer’s Construction Contractor as required.
• Put together project plans – size up, costs, budget, scheduling, timeline, forecasting, track expenses, manage change orders, etc.
• Assist with reporting and RFPs to Contractors; maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project.
• Aid the PM with delivering Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering.
• Drive Company Standards uniformly regarding Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects.
• Aid the PM with any financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good relationships with the client.
• Ensure planning, laying out, installing, and wiring electrical components are completed per drawings, specs, and in accordance with electrical code.
• Oversee electrical installation of equipment and job performance on sites, ensuring ongoing attention to work-site safety and standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry.
• BA / BS / Associates Degree a plus but not required.
• 2-5+ years’ experience as a licensed journeyman electrician a plus.
• Data Center Construction Experience as a Contractor.
• Experience managing a budget a plus.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience / People and Resource Management a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to supervise the work of skilled workers and provide guidance and leadership.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with Electrical Conduits / Power Systems such as UPS, Switchgear, Generators, PDU's.
• Must be familiar with the design/build process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects.
• Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills.
• Effective Communicator – emails, phone, and face-to-face.
• Ability to successfully work independently; self-starter, self-motivated, and attention to detail.
• Travel as needed to project sites.
• Solid Admin skills.
• Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit a plus.
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus!

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below; alternatively, you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/.

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!
Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.