Assistant Project Manager; APM

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the planning, coordination, financial management, and execution of electrical construction projects from award through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers and field leadership, the APM assists with project cost control, scheduling, procurement, documentation, contract administration, and communication. The APM serves as an important link between office and field operations and is expected to develop a strong understanding of electrical construction, project controls, financial performance, and overall project execution.

This position provides a pathway for continued growth into Project Manager and other project leadership roles.

• Fast-paced environment
• Safety-first, people-focused organization.
• Ability to travel periodically to job sites and office locations.
• Ability to facilitate classroom and hands-on training sessions.
• Ability to occasionally access active construction sites while following required PPE and safety protocols.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• 401(k) plan with employee pre-tax and Roth deferral options

Project Coordination & Controls

• Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and tracking electrical construction projects from award through closeout.
• Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and help identify potential delays, critical activities, and productivity concerns.
• Assist with weekly and monthly project reporting, forecasting, and project reviews.
• Track key project performance indicators, including cost, schedule, labor productivity, budget utilization, forecast accuracy, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings, coordination meetings, site walks, and project reviews.
• Assist Project Managers with tracking project expenditures, commitments, budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor actual and committed costs against project budgets and identify potential variances.
• Assist with cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and project profitability analysis.
• Review invoices, subcontractor payments, purchase orders, and change orders with Project Managers.
• Help identify potential cost overruns and support the development of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting project documentation.

Contract & Change Management

• Assist with the preparation and administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Track scope changes, potential change orders, claims, and contract requirements.
• Support Project Managers in monitoring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Assist with identifying cost, schedule, and contractual risks and help track appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain supporting documentation for changes, claims, and other contractual matters.

Field Labor & Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, BIM/VDC, prefabrication, estimating, procurement, and other project personnel to maintain alignment between office and field operations.
• Assist with tracking manpower, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material requirements.
• Monitor material releases, equipment lead times, procurement status, and deliveries against project schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to help resolve procurement or delivery issues.
• Support communication of project priorities, changes, and performance information to field leadership.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial documentation.
• Maintain project information within the company’s project management systems.
• Track RFIs, submittals, action items, and other project deliverables through completion.
• Assist with owner and general contractor communication, including progress reports, pay applications, schedule updates, and project…