Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Power Design Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking national design-build contractor as an Assistant Project Manager, where you will work closely with senior managers to oversee various aspects of large-scale construction projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced mentors while contributing to innovative solutions in the construction industry. With a strong focus on teamwork and professional growth, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to tackle new challenges, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• College graduate with a construction-related degree or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the business side of a large-scale construction project.
• Collaborate with senior team members and coordinate schedules and materials.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Construction-Related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Position

As an assistant project manager at Power Design, you’ll work directly with senior managers to oversee all business aspects of a project, from labor management to budget management. You’ll work at our headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, and will be paired with an experienced mentor for an accelerated career path to electrical project manager and onto senior management roles. The assistant project manager is someone who is highly motivated and competent, excellent at communication and organization, and able to learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• With direct supervision and support from the project manager, manage the business side of a large-scale construction project.
• Collaborate with senior team members, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate schedules, inventory, material, and project correspondence.
• Regularly visit assigned projects, interacting with customers and other trades while representing the organization in the field.
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers (general contractor and developer), engineers, inspectors, and vendors.
• Receive hands-on training from a mentor and through our state-of-the-art training facility and utilize cutting-edge technology in the office and when visiting the field.

Qualifications

• College graduate with a construction-related degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience or an individual with 5+ years of relevant construction experience.
• Detail-oriented professional with exceptional problem-solving skills who loves new challenges and has a drive for results.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.