The expected salary range for this position is $75,000- $95,000 depending on experience***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION******Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***Five Star Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking
an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for our office in
Ozone Park, NY.
Job Description:As an
Assistant Project Manager (APM) at Five Star Electric, reporting to the Project Executive, you will have the opportunity to:
Project Coordination & Administration- Assist Project Manager with daily management of electrical construction projects.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
- Maintain project documentation including contracts, drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Track project milestones and assist in monitoring schedule performance.
- Coordinate communication between field staff, engineers, subcontractors, and clients.
Cost Control & Financial Management- Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
- Help prepare monthly cost reports and project status updates.
- Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and approval.
- Support change order pricing, tracking, and documentation.
- Monitor material and labor costs against project budgets.
Procurement & Subcontractor Coordination- Assist with material procurement and equipment tracking.
- Coordinate delivery schedules to align with project timelines.
- Solicit vendor pricing and prepare purchase orders.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
Technical & Document Control- Review electrical drawings and specifications for completeness.
- Process and track RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
- Ensure compliance with contract documents and project requirements.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical project files.
Field & Safety Support- Coordinate with field supervisors and foremen regarding project progress.
- Participate in project meetings and site walks as required.
- Support adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Assist with resolving field issues impacting schedule or productivity.
Client & Stakeholder Communication- Participate in owner and subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Provide timely updates to project stakeholders.
- Help maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in construction project coordination or electrical contracting preferred.
- Internship or field experience with an electrical contractor strongly required/preferred.
- Basic understanding of electrical construction methods and systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with construction project lifecycle and documentation.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) preferred.
- Bluebeam or document control software experience a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal skills
