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 and contracting (Trade & Construction).

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

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Position overview

This entry-level Assistant Project Manager (Low Voltage APM) role supports construction project delivery for a confidential client in the electrical construction and contracting industry. You will provide administrative and onsite/office project support, maintain project documentation, assist the Project Manager with coordination and quality control, and help deliver Owner and Maintenance manuals.

• Estimated pay (source): $71,961 per year (estimated)
• Location: Amarillo, TX
• Employment type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 25%

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What You’ll Do

You will work closely with the Project Manager and field teams to keep projects organized, compliant, and on schedule.

• Manage project documentation: submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, change orders, and drawing logs
• Maintain submittal, change order, and document control logs and prepare meeting documents
• Prepare and submit accurate contract submittals and assist in creating subcontractor contracts
• Assemble and deliver Owner and Maintenance Manuals; coordinate with subcontractors to collect required documents and drawings
• Keep the project warranty log current
• Attend project and client meetings and provide project management support
• Assist field personnel and monitor other contractors’ activities and progress
• Prepare job information sheets, job files, price change orders, and routine project reports
• Coordinate with payroll and administrative teams to ensure accurate project payroll records
• Ensure the project quality control plan and company policies are followed

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What You’ll Need to Be Successful

The confidential client is looking for candidates who can combine technical knowledge with strong organization and communication skills.

• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and common field methods
• Strong organizational skills, record-keeping, and attention to detail
• Excellent time-management and follow-up skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Professional demeanor; tactful interaction with managers, employees, vendors, and clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); familiarity with Oracle is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities with a positive attitude

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Minimum 1 year of construction-related experience

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Travel & Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 25% of the time
• Work environment: Primarily on active construction sites and office settings; activities include sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending
• Typical noise level: Low to medium
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• The confidential client complies with the ADA and applicable state law and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable qualified candidates to perform essential functions

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Benefits (high level)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Paid time off (example from source): 17 PTO days + 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance options
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Charitable giving match / foundation programs

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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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