Assistant Project Manager; Electrical

Position: Assistant Project Manager (Electrical)

Salary: Up to $50K per year (DOE)

Company: Swedberg Electric, LLC

Location: Sycamore, Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Project Manager

Position Summary

Swedberg Electric, LLC is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Electrical Project Manager to support commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We are willing to consider candidates with limited project management experience who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and an interest in building a career in electrical construction project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost tracking.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate material procurement, vendor quotes, equipment deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential delays, cost overruns, and field issues.
• Assist with job costing, progress billing, purchase orders, and invoice reviews.
• Coordinate with field personnel and general contractors to resolve project challenges.
• Support project closeout, inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
• Promote jobsite safety and maintain quality standards throughout each project.

Qualifications

• Electrical construction, project coordination, or related experience preferred; entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction plans, or a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of commercial and industrial electrical construction practices is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with office and field teams.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and a desire to develop professionally.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, primarily office-based position in Sycamore, Illinois, with occasional travel to active construction sites. The role combines project management, administrative responsibilities, and field coordination.

Career Opportunity

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in electrical construction project management. The selected candidate will gain hands‑on experience in project execution, financial management, procurement, scheduling, and customer coordination, with opportunities for advancement into an Electrical Project Manager role.

If you are organized, motivated, and ready to grow your career in the electrical construction industry, we encourage you to apply.

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