Job SummaryAssistant Project Manager (Electrical/Mechanical Engineer)
Salary Range: $99,324.96 - $145,676.16 (Relocation assistance will be provided for Qualified Candidates!)
Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well-being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll report directly to your Project Manager in a client-facing role that requires building strong relationships both in and outside the office. You'll develop through hands-on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in estimating project scope and costs
- Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors for projects $100M+
- Maintaining project documentation
- Tracking project expenses and budget
- Preparing reports
- Communicate with clients and subcontractors
- Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.
- Research and preparation of change requests to resolve design issues for approval
- Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions
- Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes
- Assist with the submittal and RFI processes
- Assist in the early completion and tracking of billing
Education & Experience
REQUIRED
- 2+ years as an Assistant Project Manager over commercial electrical work
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
- Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
- Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
- Tactful conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
PREFERRED
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), paired with industry experience OR an overall appropriate combination of certification(s), experience, and education (journeyman or master electrician's license)
- A good understanding of how to read electrical drawings and specifications
- Familiar with computer-based estimating
- Knowledge of billing and collections
Benefits- Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
- 401k retirement with company matching
- Vision plans
- Disability Insurance
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- College Coach Services
