About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Electrical Construction (Trade & Construction).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You'll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Assistant Project Manager (entry-level) to support project managers on commercial electrical construction projects. This role focuses on document control, coordination with subcontractors, and administrative support that keeps projects on schedule and compliant.

• Manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, change orders, and drawing control logs.
• Support Project Manager with planning, coordination, and issue resolution on assigned activities.
• Prepare and maintain job files, Job Information Sheets, warranty logs, and other construction records.
• Create and issue subcontractor contracts and manage related contract submittals.
• Assemble and deliver Owner and Maintenance Manuals; verify subcontractor documentation and drawings.
• Attend project and client meetings and provide project management support.
• Coordinate with field personnel and payroll to ensure accurate reporting and job status.
• Prepare price change orders, project reports, and required logs for construction meetings.
• Ensure the project quality control plan and company standards are followed.

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Who We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of construction-related experience (project support, coordination, or similar).
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills and a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities under pressure.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.

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Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction document control.
• Familiarity with construction meeting documentation and assembly of Owner/Maintenance Manuals.

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Travel, Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Travel: Up to 25% travel to project sites.
• Work is performed primarily on active construction sites; duties include sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Noise level: typically low to medium.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with ADA and applicable state law and will consider reasonable accommodations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $80,914 per year (estimated; final pay may vary by experience, skills, and location).
• Benefits include ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), 401(k), annual bonus program (performance-based), 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, pre-tax flexible spending plans, and charitable giving match.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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