Assists the Project Manager with planning, execution, documentation, financial outcomes, client communication, vendor and subcontractor coordination, estimating, drawings, change orders, meetings, and project closeout for electrical construction projects. The role requires construction knowledge, project management skills, proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office, and local travel to jobsites.
About E-J
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $1 billion. With over 4,500 employees across 33 offices nationwide, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for mission critical / data centers, rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power generation, substations, transmission and distribution, renewables, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.
Title/Role: Assistant Project Manager
Division: Hudson Valley
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the assigned Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
Responsibilities:
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $1 billion. With over 4,500 employees across 33 offices nationwide, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for mission critical / data centers, rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power generation, substations, transmission and distribution, renewables, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over a 125-year reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.
Title/Role: Assistant Project Manager
Division: Hudson Valley
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the assigned Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance in the management of various vendors and subcontractors
- Maintain extensive client contact
- Ensure project documentation is compliant with industry and project standards and company policies
- Estimating additional scopes of work
- Ability to assist project team members in using the required software and tools
- Liaise with field supervision
- Layout/design and manage drawings and documents in Procore and other software
- Attend project meetings
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and project closeout documents
- Minimum of 1-3 years of project manager experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in electrical contracting/engineering space
- Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
- Practical knowledge of construction
- Strong business acumen in project planning and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in project management software (ex: Procore) and the Microsoft Suite
- Practical knowledge of construction processes
- Renewables experience a plus but not required
- Ability to travel to jobsites locally
- Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
- Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
- Job training and mentorship
- Competitive compensation packages
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Merit-Based Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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