Electrical Project Assistant — Budget & RFI Lead

Hilscher Clarke Electric; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilscher-Clarke, based in Canton, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a full-time position in our office. You will support project controls, budgets, RFIs, and reporting across commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects in the region.

The role emphasizes detail, organization, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a values-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree in an electrically related curriculum or hands-on electrical experience.
• 1-3 years of Project Management experience in Electrical Contracting/Construction preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within scope and budget and include required items.
• Assist in processing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements to help manage project budgets.
• Draft, coordinate, submit, and track RFIs for drawings and spec clarification.
• Assist with tracking and reviewing expenses.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports on progress, material status, and document status.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Executive with weekly/monthly/yearly project reports and statuses.
• Assist with projection, modeling, forecasting and tracking of projects.
• Read and process engineering docs (plans, specs, product info, installation instructions).
• Build relationships with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, HC team members.
• Translate oral directions into written specifications for budgeting and estimation.
• Perform detailed take-offs to generate material lists linked to quotes and purchasing.
• Review 3D models to determine material routes and quantities for quotes.
• Relocation/travel within the state may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

2 year degree in electrical related curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hilscher-Clarke, based in Canton, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a full-time position in our office. You will support project controls, budgets, RFIs, and reporting across commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects in the region.

The role emphasizes detail, organization, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a values-driven team culture.