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Salary:

Assistant Project Manager II (APM II- Industrial Electrical)

Role Type:

PMT Developmental (Support Role)

Reporting To:

Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

Location:

Split between office and field

About CEC Energy Services

CEC Energy Services is a self-perform electrical construction and industrial services company operating across energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. We execute complex, capital-intensive work where safety, reliability, and execution discipline matter. Our projects support the systems people and industries rely on, including power generation and distribution, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies such as solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

CEC operates in environments where margins are earned through planning, coordination, and disciplined execution, not heroics. We partner with customers who expect professionalism, transparency, and accountability, and we hold ourselves to the same standard.

Our Culture (STRIVE)

CECs culture is built around STRIVE: Safety, Teamwork, Reliability, Integrity, Versatility, and Execution. These are not slogans. They define how we operate and how decisions get made.

• Safety comes first. We do not trade safety for schedule, margin, or convenience. Leaders are expected to plan work safely, enforce standards, and stop work when conditions are not right.
• Teamwork means respecting the people doing the work and collaborating across the field, project, and office. We succeed through coordinated effort, clear roles, and shared accountability, not heroics.
• Reliability is about doing what we say we will do. Commitments matter. Plans are realistic, promises are kept, and issues are surfaced early when conditions change.
• Integrity guides how we work with customers, partners, and each other. We defend our scope, honor our contracts, tell the truth, and address problems directly.
• Versatility means adapting to changing conditions without losing discipline. Our projects are complex and dynamic. We adjust plans thoughtfully and decisively as reality changes.
• Execution is how we win. We plan the work, work the plan, measure performance, and correct early. Results matter, and accountability follows responsibility.

Role Summary

The Assistant Project Manager II (APM II) supports overall project delivery, technical coordination, controls, and change management across one or two projects. This role owns work packages and information quality, and is actively building commercial awareness in preparation for full project ownership. The APM II is expected to coordinate RFIs, changes, and technical interfaces across disciplines while developing skills in scheduling, cost tracking, and client coordination.

Core Accountability

The Assistant Project Manager II (APM II) is directly accountable for supporting:

• Overall project delivery and technical coordination
• Ownership of assigned work packages and information quality
• Progress tracking, cost trends, and change log maintenance
• RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation
• Procurement through MTOs, RFQs, and vendor submittals
• Safety integration into methods, plans, and technical instructions
• Project schedule, look-aheads, and execution plan development

Execution Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, RFIs, changes, and interfaces across disciplines
• Develop and maintain material takeoffs (MTOs), support RFQs and submittals
• Maintain change logs, forecasts, and project progress tracking
• Own work packages and ensure information quality for assigned scopes
• Assist in building and maintaining the project schedule and look-ahead plans
• Coordinate with client engineering, procurement, and subcontractors
• Support turnover packages, test records, and client quality requirements
• Attend and contribute to progress meetings, RFI reviews, and coordination calls
• Prepare formal technical reports and change request documentation
• Assist PM with commercial correspondence and project file maintenance

Leadership & Standards

• Model STRIVE values with safety and quality as non-negotiable
• Set the standard for document discipline and information quality on the project
• Build commercial awareness understand how your work impacts cost, schedule, and margin
• Surface risks and issues early with clear facts and a recommended path forward

Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered
• OSHA-30 recommended

Experience

• 36 years of total project experience
• Typically includes 2+ years as APM I (previously known as Field Engineer) or Coordinator
• Demonstrated experience with cost tracking, RFI management, and change log ownership

Certifications & Training

• OSHA-10 completed within 30 days of hire. OSHA-30 Recommended.

Measures of Success

• Project on plan for scope, cost, schedule, and quality with controlled changes
• Accuracy and completeness of project documentation
• Quality of work package execution
• Cost tracking, RFI management, and change log ownership

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field environments
• Ability to work extended hours as required by project demands
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work safely in active construction environments

Employment Conditions

• Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review
• Must have a Valid Drivers License
• May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays
• Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs.