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Arcadis

Project Environmental Planner

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a ... The successful candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with ...

Arcadis

Project Environmental Planner

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a ... The successful candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with ...

Arcadis

Project Environmental Planner

San Francisco, CA · On-site

In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a ... The successful candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with ...

Arcadis

Project Environmental Planner

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a ... The successful candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with ...

Arcadis

Project Environmental Planner

Concord, CA · On-site +1

In this role, you will lead and manage environmental planning and permitting projects, serving as a ... The successful candidate will also work with business development and client teams to assist with ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

RimePro Inc

Assistant Project Manager

Inglewood, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, and field teams to support HVAC and plumbing projects from design through completion. * Assist with project planning, scheduling, and budget ...

RimePro Inc

Assistant Project Manager

Azusa, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, and field teams to support HVAC and plumbing projects from design through completion. * Assist with project planning, scheduling, and budget ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

EC Source

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the successful execution of power delivery construction projects by assisting the Project Manager with planning, coordination, scheduling ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Project Planner vs Project Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Project PlannerProject Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports project scheduling, assists in planning activities, updates project timelinesCoordinates project tasks, manages communication among teams, tracks project progress
Required SkillsBasic project management knowledge, organizational skills, proficiency in MS Project or similar toolsStrong communication, organization, multitasking, familiarity with project management software
CertificationsOften requires or prefers certifications like CAPM or PMPMay also hold certifications like CAPM, PMP, or similar
Work EnvironmentTypically in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projectsCommonly in construction, IT, or corporate project settings

While both roles support project execution, the Assistant Project Planner primarily focuses on supporting planning and scheduling tasks, whereas the Project Coordinator manages overall communication and task coordination across teams. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related industries, but their core responsibilities differ slightly.

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Assistant Project Manager

K2 Staffing

Woodland Hills, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Summary

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Assistant Project Manager to support Project Management and Field Operations teams on commercial electrical construction projects. This full-time, in-office position will work closely with Project Managers, foremen, field supervisors, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, accounting, and internal departments to keep multiple projects organized and moving forward.

The ideal candidate has prior construction experience and understands project coordination, documentation, field communication, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, billing support, and closeout.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Support Project Managers throughout project planning, construction, and closeout.
  • Track open items, deadlines, follow-ups, and project deliverables.
  • Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project correspondence.
  • Maintain RFI, submittal, procurement, change order, and closeout logs.
  • Review project emails and identify action items, missing information, and next steps.
  • Coordinate with GCs, field teams, vendors, engineers, architects, and internal departments.
  • Track material approvals, purchase orders, long-lead items, fabrication, and deliveries.
  • Assist with reviewing drawings, specifications, addenda, bulletins, and revisions.
  • Help identify scope changes and potential cost or schedule impacts.
  • Prepare meeting notes, project updates, action lists, and follow-up correspondence.
  • Support manpower planning, inspections, shutdowns, deliveries, and field coordination.
  • Assist with project billing, schedules of values, change order billing, and cost tracking.
  • Track punch-list items, warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, testing reports, and final closeout requirements.
  • Ensure project teams have current drawings, approved submittals, and updated project information.
  • Follow up consistently until assigned items are fully resolved.
  • Attend occasional job-site meetings or project visits when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Prior construction experience required.
  • Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar experience preferred.
  • Electrical construction experience strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, project logs, and closeout.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and specifications at a basic to intermediate level.
  • Understanding of construction schedules, deadlines, and field coordination.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Proactive and able to follow up independently without constant reminders.
  • Ability to recognize potential cost, schedule, scope, or field impacts.
  • Comfortable communicating with Project Managers, GCs, field teams, vendors, engineers, and leadership.
  • Strong computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Bluebeam/Adobe PDF, and project management systems.
Preferred Experience
  • Electrical subcontractor experience.
  • Commercial tenant improvement, retail, hospitality, office, or ground-up projects.
  • Lighting, switchgear, electrical equipment, controls, low voltage, or fire alarm coordination.
  • Procore, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, PlanGrid, Accubid, or similar construction software.
  • Change order preparation, billing support, schedule-of-values documentation, or cost tracking.
  • Material procurement and long-lead equipment tracking.
  • Project closeout, including as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals, punch lists, testing, and final inspections.
Employment Type: Full time Location: Woodland Hills, CA