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, Trade & Construction (Electrical Contracting).

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Assistant Project Manager - Civil to support project management activities on electrical construction projects. This is an entry-level project management role based in Pacheco, CA, focused on project documentation, subcontractor coordination, and supporting the Project Manager to keep projects on schedule and compliant.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain and update change order logs, submittal logs, drawing/document control logs, and warranty logs.
• Support creation and issuance of subcontractor contracts and Job Information Sheets; establish and maintain job files.
• Prepare and track Owner and Maintenance Manuals; coordinate required documentation and drawings from subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams and provide project-management support.
• Monitor other contractors’ activities and progress and help resolve project issues as assigned by the Project Manager.
• Prepare price change orders, project reports, and other required documentation for construction meetings.
• Work with payroll and administrative teams to ensure accurate payroll information and project records.
• Cooperate with and provide technical/admin assistance to field personnel as needed.

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What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under changing conditions.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively at all levels (clients, vendors, subcontractors, coworkers).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Oracle experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills; self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively on a team.

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Minimum Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, OR equivalent combination of training and relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a construction-related role (entry-level project management experience preferred).

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Travel

• Up to 25% travel required.

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Working Conditions

• Primarily performed on active construction sites: sitting for periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Typically low-to-medium noise levels; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Confidential Client complies with the ADA and applicable state law and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants.

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Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Annual bonus program (performance-based)
• Paid time off (17 PTO days per year) plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Term Life, AD&D and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable giving match through the company foundation

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Pay Range

• $79,600.00 - $104,500.00 annually (range provided by Confidential Client; actual pay will vary based on experience, location, and qualifications)

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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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