Low Voltage Assistant Project Manager - Columbia

Comfort Systems USA; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Systems. This role involves assisting with the oversight and execution of projects related to systems like CCTV and Access Control. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality installations and manage project schedules and budgets effectively. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in project management and strong communication skills. Join us in shaping the future of security systems in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience managing multiple projects as Assistant Project Manager.
• Ability to read engineering design drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and activities to meet project objectives.
• Manage schedules, project progress, and material deliveries.
• Monitor project supervisors’ performance for project completion.

Skills

Project management principles

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical proficiency in low voltage systems

Tools

Microsoft products

Construction management software (COINs)

Job description

Join our dynamic and innovative team as an Assistant Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Systems, specializing in cutting‑edge technology such as CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion systems. We are a leading provider of integrated security solutions, delivering unparalleled safety and peace of mind to our clients across diverse industries. This is an exciting opportunity to assist with leading and executing projects that will shape the future of security systems, while working in a collaborative and rewarding environment.

As an Assistant Project Manager for Low Voltage Electrical Systems, you will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of the successful execution of projects related to CCTV, Access Control, and Intrusion systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineers, technicians, vendors and clients, to deliver high‑quality installations and ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule. Your expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, coupled with your technical proficiency in low voltage electrical systems, will be crucial in achieving our organizational objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Initiates, attends, coordinates, or conducts meetings and activities with assigned employees/work crews to meet project objectives and work schedules.
• Works with supervisors, trade contractors and suppliers to manage schedules, project progress, shop drawing requirements and material deliveries to ensure attainment of project objectives, schedule completion and timely deliveries.
• Oversees, delegates and monitors all project supervisors’ performance on assigned projects to ensure that the project is completed within established schedules, productivity goals, project budget and quality standards in compliance with all plans, specifications and shop drawings.
• Guides and assists employees in identifying, analyzing and resolving existing or anticipated obstacles in a manner to meet task/project schedules.
• Works with Senior Project Manager, if applicable, and general superintendent in personnel alignment and scheduling to facilitate weekly action plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, managing multiple projects and a thorough understanding of processes, principles and methodologies of project management.
• Ability to read engineering design drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing construction schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyze critical situations in a non‑emotional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including senior management.
• Ability to manage projects and drive change initiatives.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products required.
• Ability to grasp construction management software (COINs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.