Associate Project Manager

About the Role

This role supports all phases of electrical construction projects, working under the guidance of a senior-level Project Manager. It involves hands-on field experience and progressive responsibility in scheduling, estimating, procurement, and customer relations. The Associate Project Manager will develop skills in project leadership, safety, waste elimination, and operational systems while ensuring projects are completed to high standards of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Monitoring

• Establish weekly tasks, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Analyze and forecast factors affecting results to maximize efficiency.
• Develop programs, strategies, and supervision plans.
• Learn and take responsibility for the scheduling process on assigned projects.
• Be trained to use estimating information to manage labor and material costs effectively.
• Share manpower, resources, and tools across branches as needed.
• Assist Project Managers in managing resources, tooling, and permits.

Billing & Procurement Management

• Learn the procurement process and order materials for assigned projects.
• Gain understanding of collection and billing processes; take responsibility for them on assigned projects.
• Manage billings.

Project Execution & Operations

• Understand and assist in bidding jobs, including estimates, proposal specifications, drawings, and takeoff information.
• Manage projects to meet customer requirements for scope, timeline, and budget.
• Assume responsibility for craft productivity, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual project performance.

Customer Satisfaction & Professional Development

• Learn to develop and maintain customer relationships, ensuring high-quality service to guarantee sales.
• Take prompt action to resolve customer complaints.
• Continuously grow and improve personally and as part of the team.

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

• Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Observe and address safety habits and hazards of others.
• Uphold safety as the most important company goal, supporting the objective of zero accidents.
• Promote open communication between field and office regarding safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
• Obtain required safety training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Sciences, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Science, etc.), or related field.
• Prior experience in contracting, engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the electrical trade.

Physical Requirements

• Office and site environments requiring sitting and standing.
• Travel to various work sites is essential.