Electrical Assistant Project Manager

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Assistant Project Manager 

Location: Forest City, NC

 

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 the Senior 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 

This is a list of the most prominent duties and responsibilities     

 

• Financial Acumen.  General understanding of costs, revenue, billings, projections, margin, gains, fades, commitments, AR, AP, etc. 

 

• Estimating and Change Orders.  Assist the Project Manager with project estimates and/or change order estimates.  Identifying scope and scope gaps.  Coordinating vendor and sub quotes and scopes.   

 

• Schedule.  Basic knowledge and understanding of scheduling our work and integration with the GC’s schedule.  Understanding of pull planning.  Basic understanding of scheduling software (Microsoft Project, P6).  Understanding work breakdown structures. Assist the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to ensure deadlines are met, constraint logs are issued to the GC, and manpower is coherent with budgets.  

 

• Document Control. Analyze blueprints/specifications, review proposals/project requirements. Prepare and track submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. 

 

• Project Logistics. Coordinate material procurement, ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws, provide status updates and maintain documentation records. Assist with inventory and material deliveries to ensure attainment of project objectives, schedule completion and timely deliveries. 

 

• Leadership skills.  Effective management of the Customers, Vendors, Subcontractors and Miller team.  

 

• Collaboration.  Regular communication with your peers around the company, both inside and outside of your region. 

  

• Process and Procedures.  Must be comfortable with a system that has documented processes and procedures for all tasks.  Use of technology platforms for financials, project management, etc.   

 

• Networking.  Comfortable with establishing and maintaining customer relations.  Understanding the balance between protecting our Company and maintaining relationships with clients.   

 

• Intangibles.  Ability to follow instructions.  Foster positive relationships with employees and clients. Embrace and promote corporate culture.  Push for continuous improvement.  Desire for personal growth.   

• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties may be required / assigned as needed.  

Education & Experience 

REQUIRED

• 2+ years as an Assistant Project Manager over commercial electrical work 

• A good understanding of how to read electrical drawings and specifications 

• Experience preparing take-offs and estimates for change orders 

• Have knowledge of various aspects of construction (labor, materials, equipment, methods, etc.) as well as an understanding of industry practices, processes, and standards 

• 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 

 

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) 

• 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 

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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