Traveling Electrical Assistant Project Manager

Owen Electric Company Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Life

401K Matching

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Owen Electric Company Inc in the Southeast is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our Industrial Electrical Project Management team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and eager to grow in their career on large-scale construction projects.

You will assist with daily coordination, track timelines and budgets, maintain project documentation, support procurement, coordinate with field supervisors, and participate in project meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical construction or project coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Electrical field experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with daily coordination and administrative tasks
• Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, RFIs, and submittals
• Support procurement efforts, including material tracking and vendor coordination
• Coordinate with field supervisors to ensure site needs are met
• Help prepare change orders, progress reports, and schedules
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Electrical field experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Owen Electric has been delivering top-quality electrical construction since 1986, specializing in large commercial, institutional, industrial and mission critical projects. We’re a family company built on a culture of safety, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Join a team of driven individuals at one of the fastest-growing electrical contractors in the Southeast—where excellence and growth go hand in hand.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our Industrial Electrical Project Management team. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow in their career and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale electrical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers with daily coordination and administrative tasks
• Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, RFIs, and submittals
• Support procurement efforts, including material tracking and vendor coordination
• Coordinate with field supervisors to ensure site needs are met
• Help prepare change orders, progress reports, and schedules
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical construction or project coordination
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Electrical field experience required

We also offer a full benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - 4 different plans to choose from
• Dental/Vision/Life
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program