Electrical Construction Project Coordinator (APM) – NYC

01411 Five Star Electric Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Electric Corporation in New York is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for our office in Ozone Park. You will have the opportunity to assist the Project Manager with daily management of electrical construction projects, coordinate communication between field staff, engineers, subcontractors, and clients, and help track budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will hold a related bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of construction coordination experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination or electrical contracting preferred.
• Internship or field experience with an electrical contractor strongly required/preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical construction methods and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction project lifecycle and documentation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) preferred.
• Bluebeam or document control software experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with daily management of electrical construction projects.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Track project milestones and assist in monitoring schedule performance.
• Coordinate communication between field staff, engineers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Help prepare monthly cost reports and project status updates.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and approval.
• Support change order pricing, tracking, and documentation.
• Monitor material and labor costs against project budgets.
• Assist with material procurement and equipment tracking.
• Coordinate delivery schedules to align with project timelines.
• Solicit vendor pricing and prepare purchase orders.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review electrical drawings and specifications for completeness.
• Process and track RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and project requirements.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical project files.
• Coordinate with field supervisors and foremen regarding project progress.
• Participate in project meetings and site walks as required.
• Support adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Assist with resolving field issues impacting schedule or productivity.
• Participate in owner and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Provide timely updates to project stakeholders.
• Help maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Electrical construction

Documentation management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Five Star Electric Corporation in New York is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for our office in Ozone Park. You will have the opportunity to assist the Project Manager with daily management of electrical construction projects, coordinate communication between field staff, engineers, subcontractors, and clients, and help track budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will hold a related bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of construction coordination experience, with strong communication