Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Fountain Services LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Services, LLC is seeking an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and industrial electrical projects in the Asheville region. You will work with Project Managers and field leadership to coordinate schedules, materials, manpower, budgets, and documentation from pre-construction through closeout.

This role offers growth in project management, applied field knowledge, and a pathway to a long-term career with Fountain Services, a trusted electrical contractor with

Qualifications

• Must have strong ability to read and interpret electrical plans and construction documents.
• Proven communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and keeping projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination across multiple projects.
• Track costs, labor hours, material deliveries, and progress; inform PM of delays or budget concerns.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and change order documentation.
• Assist with material purchasing, delivery scheduling, and vendor/subcontractor agreements.
• Support field leadership in manpower planning and jobsite prioritization.
• Assist estimators/project engineers with scope reviews, takeoffs, and handoffs.
• Visit jobsites, attend project meetings, and document progress and follow-up actions.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, codes, and safety standards.

Skills

Reading electrical plans

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship completed

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Fountain Services, LLC

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for nearly 80 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Your Role: Electrical Assistant Project Manager

As an Electrical Assistant Project Manager at Fountain Services, you will work closely with Project Managers and field leadership to support commercial and industrial electrical projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will help coordinate schedules, materials, manpower, budgets, and project documentation to keep work moving safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

This role is an opportunity for an experienced electrical professional to apply their field knowledge, strengthen their project management skills, and continue building a long-term career with Fountain.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination across multiple projects.
• Track project costs, labor hours, material deliveries, and progress; communicate potential delays, budget concerns, and other issues to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, specifications, and other construction documents; assist with layout drawings and identify questions or conflicts requiring clarification.
• Prepare, track, and maintain requests for information (RFIs), submittals, purchase orders, change order documentation, and other project records.
• Assist with material purchasing, delivery scheduling, and administration of vendor, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.
• Work with Project Managers, Foremen, and Superintendents to coordinate manpower needs, work sequencing, and jobsite priorities.
• Support estimators and project engineers with scope reviews, takeoffs, pricing, and project handoffs as needed.
• Visit jobsites regularly, attend project meetings, and document progress, action items, and follow-up needs.
• Support field leadership in resolving project issues and maintaining clear communication between the office and jobsites.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control, and support compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and company safety standards.
• Assist with punch lists, as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, and other project closeout requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Foreman or Superintendent.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under time constraints.
• Ability to work collaboratively with office staff, field leadership, and external project partners.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to travel to assigned jobsites.
• Must pass a drug screening and background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, trade school, or technical training program.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant electrical licenses or certifications, such as Journeyman or Master Electrician.
• Experience as an electrical estimator or project engineer.
• Experience with project documentation, cost tracking, material procurement, and scheduling.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and other project management tools.

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

Pay Range

$30—$40 USD