Electrical Project Coordinator — Growth Path to PM

JE Richards Electric; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

JE Richards Electric in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC region is seeking an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support multiple electrical construction projects from planning to closeout. You will help manage schedules, track submittals, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver quality work safely and on budget.

The ideal candidate is proactive and detail-oriented, with 1–10 years of relevant experience, and a desire to grow into a PM role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial electrical project coordination or management
• Understanding of electrical drawings, submittals, and take-offs
• Experience with budgets, contracts, and client relationships
• On-site work experience preferred; travel locally between job sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic scheduling tools

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of assigned projects from award through closeout
• Support PMs as primary client and stakeholder contact
• Participate in handoff meetings with estimating and business development
• Review plans to understand scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and maintain project schedules and material tracking logs
• Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, contracts, and change orders
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor activities, material procurement, and cost forecasting
• Attend internal/client meetings to track progress and resolve issues
• Apply lessons learned to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, codes, and client requirements

Skills

Project coordination

Client relationships

Scheduling

Budgeting

RFIs & submittals

Safety compliance

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

JE Richards Electric in the Maryland, Virginia, and DC region is seeking an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to support multiple electrical construction projects from planning to closeout. You will help manage schedules, track submittals, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver quality work safely and on budget.

The ideal candidate is proactive and detail-oriented, with 1–10 years of relevant experience, and a desire to grow into a PM role.