Senior Project Associate

EMCOR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental (100% premium)

401k with company matching

Vision plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Travel Accident Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

College Coach Services

Job summary

Miller Electric is seeking driven candidates for a full-time Senior Project Associate role within our yearlong Project Management Apprenticeship Program. This client-facing position supports project teams while learning via on-the-job experience, peer coaching, and technical training.

Apprenticeship highlights include a hands-on month of in-person training in Jacksonville, FL (Feb 1–26, 2027) followed by virtual classes, safety training, and mentoring throughout Months 2–12.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or IBEW licensed electrician.
• Strong computer and Microsoft 365 skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Understand Miller Electric’s service-based approach to electrical project management.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and colleagues through clear communication and quality work.
• Support estimates and proposals to help win new work and manage timelines.
• Develop electrical/material vocabulary and job-site etiquette.
• Ensure projects align with design, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with field leaders and subs for client expectations and trades.
• Assess progress during site visits with field supervision.
• Coordinate with vendors to procure and deliver materials.

Skills

Microsoft 365 skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or IBEW licensed electrician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary

Miller Electric is seeking motivated candidates for a full-time Senior Project Associate role, which includes enrollment in our industry-leading Project Management Apprenticeship Program. This yearlong program provides continuous learning and hands-on development designed to kickstart your career in Construction Project Management.As a Senior Project Associate & Apprentice, you will report directly to a project leader in a client-facing role that requires strong relationship-building skills both in and out of the office. Your core responsibility is to learn through on-the-job experience, peer-to-peer engagement, and technical training while supporting your project team.

Apprenticeship Highlights:

• One month of in person hands on training in Jacksonville, FL (2/1/2027-2/26/2027)
  • Week 1: Construction Basics
  • Week 2: Electrical Knowledge
  • Week 3: Estimating
  • Week 4: Project Financials
• Months 2-12
  • Live Miller-Led Virtual Classes
  • Safety Training
  • Data Skills & Financial Midpoint
  • Third party Coaching & Miller Mentoring

Pay Range: $37.36 - $51.22 hourly

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand Miller Electric’s service-based approach to the electrical project management process.
• Begin building long term relationships with your clients and fellow employees by earning trust through diligent communication and high-quality work ethic.
• Support the generation of estimates and proposals to support your team in winning new work, establishing procedures, and scheduling timelines.
• Develop a strong electrical/material vocabulary and understanding of job site etiquette.
• Work with your team to ensure the project is built in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with your field leaders to confirm client expectations and coordination with your subcontractors and other trades.
• Assess construction progress, team needs, and issues through regular project visits with your field supervision.
• Work with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or IBEW licensed electrician
• Strong computer & Microsoft 365 skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to developing time management and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on learning environment
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

PREFERRED

• Project management experience
• Experience working in the construction industry
• Familiar with computer-based estimating
• Understanding of billing and collections

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
• 401k retirement with company matching
• Vision plans
• Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• College Coach Services

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