Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction

Location:

Port Washington or Franksville, Wisconsin Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 Base Salary (commensurate with experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in electrical construction project management while working alongside experienced project managers on a variety of challenging projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical construction, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with all phases of electrical construction projects from planning through closeout.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify installation requirements and potential design or constructability concerns.
• Help develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate material procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment to support project execution.
• Prepare and process RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and project documentation.
• Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with customers, general contractors, engineers, architects, and field teams.
• Monitor project progress, labor productivity, and job costs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support monthly billing, forecasting, cost reporting, and project financial tracking.
• Track inspections, testing, punch lists, as-built drawings, and project closeout documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring OSHA standards and company safety policies are followed.
• Assist with estimating activities, including quantity takeoffs, vendor pricing, and project proposals when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Electrical Construction, Project Management, or a related field or equivalent electrical construction experience.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical construction, project coordination, field supervision, estimating, or project management preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Wisconsin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting commercial or industrial electrical construction projects.
• Knowledge of electrical estimating software (McCormick or similar).
• Experience with project scheduling and cost management software.
• Wisconsin Electrical Designer license or willingness to obtain.

What You'll Bring

• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to identifying project risks and developing solutions.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction.
• Desire to build a long-term career in electrical construction project management.

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for long-term career growth. Medical, dental, vision, 100% paid employee benefits, 401k match

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.