Electrical Project Coordinator: Schedule & Budget Lead

Helix Electric; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric in Manassas, VA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager on electrical construction projects and to act as a liaison between field and office. You will help define project objectives, plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include supporting senior management, coordinating with field teams and subcontractors, and ensuring timely invoicing and change orders while maintaining quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management.

Responsibilities

• Close support of senior project management team.
• Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing scope, and staying on budget.
• Develop and support project management techniques, schedule goals, procurement, and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate and improve systems and processes to meet customer needs and profitability goals.
• Ensure schedule requirements are met and adjust priorities as needed.
• Interact with customers to validate expectations before, during, and after project completion.
• Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and subcontractors.
• Manage project review process with emphasis on financial forecasting.
• Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
• Communicate challenges, risks, and successes proactively and systematically.
• Oversee invoicing processes per project terms and negotiate change orders.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendent(s) to assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
• Close support for Quality Control adherence and downstream task deadlines.

Skills

Project scheduling

Field coordination

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Education

BSEE or Construction Management degree

Tools

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Job description

Helix Electric in Manassas, VA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to assist the Project Manager on electrical construction projects and to act as a liaison between field and office. You will help define project objectives, plan, execute, and finalize projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include supporting senior management, coordinating with field teams and subcontractors, and ensuring timely invoicing and change orders while maintaining quality and profitability.