Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager and field staff in efficiently managing daily tasks associated with project workflow, manpower, and scheduling. This position requires a disciplined and proactive individual who can assist with various tasks related to the workflow of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise Project Manager of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule concerns, and assist in resolving these issues.
• Collaborate with project staff to create strategic action plans and cost estimates for materials, time, labor, and resources needed for project completion.
• Assist Project Manager with the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Perform estimating and takeoff assignments as required.
• Review submittals and update project status.
• Update drawings and specifications as needed.
• Recognize when Requests for Information (RFIs) are warranted and follow through with documentation and pricing of RFI responses.
• Assist in preparing project billings, special reports, studies, and other client or project management requests.
• Assist with meeting and presentation preparation.
• Issue various forms of client communications, including letters, emails, and updates.
• Assist with material procurement and coordination.
• Recommend and analyze materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
• Oversee and process day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Participate in cost controls by comparing actual labor and material costs to estimates.
• Interact with field personnel as needed to maintain project progress.
• Assist Project Manager in training less experienced team members.
• Utilize MOE software and programs such as CRS, PTS, Apex, ConEst, and Sage.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience preferred.
• Broad understanding of all functional areas of the electrical service industry.
• Basic proficiency in accounting, general office software, and business development processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred), Construction Management, or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Familiarity with electrical field concepts, practices, best practices, and procedures.
• Technical ability to understand and interpret Electrical Codes, Life Safety Codes, NFPA, Uniform Building Codes, and Lighting Systems.
• Experience with MS Office.
• 2+ years experience as an electrical Project Manager.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring interaction with various technologies and equipment. The position may involve using MOE software programs such as CRS, PTS, Apex, ConEst, and Sage. Employees can expect industry-leading total rewards including medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prescription drug insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(K) retirement profit sharing plans, paid time off, holiday pay, as well as a company-provided vehicle and phone.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Mark One Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid life and disability insurance. They also provide 401(k) retirement plans with profit sharing, paid time off, and holiday pay. Additionally, some positions may include a company vehicle and phone

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.

About Actalent

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