Field-Based Assistant Project Manager — Electrical Infrastructure

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Learning and development

Job summary

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC in Kansas City, MO seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects. You will link project management, field operations, accounting, and clients to keep projects running smoothly from start to closeout.

This role demands organized, detail-oriented individuals with 2–5 years of construction experience, proficiency in MS Office and Procore or similar software, and a willingness to travel up to 75% to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Construction Management, or related field)
• 2-5 years of construction experience, including project support or field engineering
• Experience in utility construction, electrical contracting, or infrastructure projects (preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with construction management software, scheduling software and cost tracking tools (e.g., Procore or similar platforms)
• Strong organizational, communication, problem solving, and time management skills
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the metro area
• Experience supporting field operations teams

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned project scopes under the direction of the Project Manager
• Coordinate subcontractors and material procurement for assigned scopes
• Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project closeout processes
• Knowledge of job cost tracking and basic construction financial principles
• Prepare and track submittals, requests for information, and change order documentation
• Assist with project budgets, cost forecasts, and monthly billing
• Maintain project documentation and keep the project management platform current
• Support development and updating of the project schedule
• Attend and document project meetings and track action items
• Enforce company safety and quality standards on assigned work
• Develop toward independent management of full projects
• Developing financial and analytical judgment on budgets and change orders
• Ability to manage multiple scopes and deadlines
• Effective coordination with field and office teams
• Commitment to jobsite safety and quality
• All other duties assigned by management

Skills

MS Office

Procore

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred (Business/Construction Management)

Tools

Procore

Scheduling software

Cost tracking tools

Job description

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC in Kansas City, MO seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects. You will link project management, field operations, accounting, and clients to keep projects running smoothly from start to closeout.

This role demands organized, detail-oriented individuals with 2–5 years of construction experience, proficiency in MS Office and Procore or similar software, and a willingness to travel up to 75% to