Project Manager Assistant

IES Mission Critical; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for full-time work in Lithia Springs, GA. The role supports the Project Manager in coordinating one or more construction projects to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include planning, staffing, client and vendor coordination, monitoring progress, and maintaining project documentation. Requires 2–5 years in construction, a relevant degree or-equivalent experience, and travel ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of recent experience in construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and construction management software.
• Strong organizational and management skills to support project success.
• Understanding of corporate/industry practices, processes and standards and impact on project activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions with regional heads and site managers.
• Help establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards per corporate guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, architects/engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to facilitate progress.
• Monitor construction progress with the on-site Superintendent to ensure on-schedule, within-budget delivery.
• Identify potential issues and participate in corrective action plans.
• Represent the company in project meetings and support labor planning and coordination.
• Support management in financials: tracking costs, reviewing invoices, monitoring equipment rentals, forecasting.
• Maintain project documentation: submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, progress reports.
• Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors in line with schedules.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies on all projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by project management.

Skills

MS Office

Construction software

Organization

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Assistant Project Manager, Lithia Springs, GA. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship. Assists Project Manager with overall management and coordination of one or more construction projects in delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards and client expectations.

• Assists with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions in coordination with regional department heads, superintendents, and construction managers
• Supports the establishment and implementation of project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines
• Maintains regular communication with clients, architects/engineers (A/E), vendors, and subcontractors to help facilitate project progress
• Monitors construction progress through coordination with the on-site Superintendent to help ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget
• Assists in identifying potential project issues and participates in developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Represents company in project meetings as needed and supports labor planning and coordination efforts
• Supports management in financial aspects of the project including tracking costs, reviewing invoices, monitoring equipment rentals, and assisting with project forecasting to protect company interests
• Maintains project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports
• Assists with procurement of materials and subcontractors in alignment with project schedules
• Promotes and supports company safety policies and procedures on all projects
• Performs additional responsibilities as directed by project management or corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years recent experience in construction processes, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.
• Proficient computer (Outlook, Microsoft, WORD, EXCEL) and construction management software skills.
• Ability to use and apply effective organizational and management techniques to support project success.
• Understanding corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards, and related impact on project activities.
• Strong communication (oral/written) and interpersonal relationship skills including professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check, and as applicable drug testing.

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO & Affinitive Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify

E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify

Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo

Workplace Type

Onsite