Assistant Manager Electrical Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

$90000 - $120000 per year | Waterford, OH | On-site | Permanent

We are an established electrical contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial construction projects. Our teams manage projects from preconstruction and planning through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager who understands electrical construction and is ready to take on increased responsibility while developing toward a full Project Manager position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or Assistant Project Manager who wants greater exposure to the financial, operational, and field sides of project management.

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
• Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
• Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy

If you enjoy working on complex electrical projects and want to be part of a team focused on energy infrastructure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, vendors, and subcontractors while taking ownership of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, cost tracking, scheduling, and project documentation.

This position is designed for someone who already understands the fundamentals of construction project execution and is ready to develop the skills necessary to become a Project Manager.

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of electrical construction projects
• Coordinate activities between project management, field leadership, vendors, and subcontractors
• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders
• Maintain project logs and proactively follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with project budgets, job-cost tracking, forecasting, and cost projections
• Support change-order pricing and coordination with estimating and field teams
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy
• Assist with purchase orders and procurement of electrical equipment and materials
• Track material and equipment deliveries against project schedules
• Assist with project schedules, lookaheads, and production tracking
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen regarding manpower and field progress
• Identify potential schedule delays, scope conflicts, and field issues
• Support QA/QC activities and compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Assist with inspections and testing coordination
• Support project safety expectations alongside field leadership
• Coordinate punch-list activities and final inspections
• Assemble as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and other closeout documentation

• 2–5 years of experience in electrical construction, project engineering, project coordination, or assistant project management
• Experience supporting commercial and/or industrial electrical construction projects
• Understanding of electrical construction processes and project lifecycle
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Exposure to project budgets, cost tracking, procurement, and scheduling
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, and related project documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ability to travel regularly to active project sites

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Previous progression from a Project Engineer or similar construction role
• Experience with Procore and/or ProjectSight
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience supporting commercial and industrial electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout

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