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Assistant Project Manager 

Location:

TX|Texas

Industry:

Electrical

Contact Name:

Sean Kelly

Contact Email:

Sean@just-constructionrec.com

Contact Phone:

+1 512 384 4501

Salary:

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annual

About the Client

Our client is a well-established electrical contractor with a strong presence across Texas, specializing in complex underground electrical and utility infrastructure projects. They have built a reputation for delivering high-profile commercial, municipal, and infrastructure work with a strong focus on safety, quality, and long-term growth.

The company offers a team-oriented culture with strong leadership support, consistent project backlog, and opportunities for long-term advancement within both operations and preconstruction.

 

 

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Estimator to support underground utility and electrical projects from preconstruction through project closeout. This position will work closely with both field operations and office leadership to help manage estimating, project coordination, cost tracking, scheduling support, and change order management.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong knowledge of underground electrical infrastructure including duct banks, conduit systems, vaults, manholes, trenching, and excavation work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable assisting with bid preparation, reviewing drawings/specifications, supporting field operations, and helping maintain overall project financial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with underground utility and electrical estimates
• Performing quantity takeoffs and reviewing civil/electrical plans
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Assisting with RFIs, submittals, and document control
• Pricing change orders and tracking extra work
• Coordinating with superintendents, foremen, and field teams
• Visiting project sites to verify progress and installed quantities
• Supporting procurement and material tracking
• Reviewing invoices and monitoring project cost exposure

This role offers a strong opportunity for someone looking to continue growing within underground electrical construction and project management.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience within underground utility, electrical construction, estimating, or project coordination environments.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of:

• Underground electrical infrastructure
• Duct banks and conduit systems
• Vaults, manholes, and trenching operations
• Civil site plans and underground electrical drawings
• Cost tracking and project financial support

Additional qualifications include:

• Experience with takeoff software such as Bluebeam
• Strong Excel skills for tracking and reporting
• Familiarity with Procore, MS Project, or similar construction software preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work between office and field environments
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Preferred certifications include OSHA 30, Trenching & Excavation Safety, Competent Person Certification, and Confined Space Awareness.

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