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Low Voltage Assistant Project Manager – Construction. Idaho, United States (On-site)

About the Company

We're partnering with an established electrical and low voltage contractor delivering complex construction and telecommunications projects. The business is committed to developing its people, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and building strong relationships with clients and project partners.

About the Role

We're looking for a Low Voltage Project Manager to join the team in either Idaho or Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in construction project engineering or assistant project management who wants to develop their skills and progress into a Project Manager role.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical construction project management, with experience delivering mission-critical or heavy electrical projects. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex construction work while working alongside an experienced team committed to quality, safety and successful project delivery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contribution
• Paid time off, accruing up to 120 hours annually
• Seven company-paid holidays
• Opportunities for career progression into project management

Responsibilities

• Project management: Oversee construction projects from bid preparation and project handover through execution, commissioning support and final closeout.
• Contract management: Review contract scope, commercial terms, performance periods, notice requirements and change order procedures to protect project interests.
• Preconstruction and planning: Lead pre-job meetings, establish project goals, coordinate team responsibilities and implement safety and hazard analysis processes.
• Labour planning and scheduling: Develop manpower-loaded schedules, forecast workforce requirements and monitor labour productivity against estimates and project milestones.
• Budget and cost control: Establish project cost tracking, review estimates with the estimating team, manage project budgets and identify areas of financial risk.
• Financial forecasting: Prepare and review monthly cost-to-complete reports, monitor earned value and update projected labour hours and costs.
• Procurement and subcontractors: Manage major purchase orders and subcontracts, review invoices, track deliveries and ensure compliance with commercial terms.
• Submittals and documentation: Oversee submittal schedules, review technical documentation and coordinate the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Production, quality and safety: Work with field leaders to improve productivity, establish clear responsibilities and implement planning processes that support safe, high-quality installations.
• Change orders and RFIs: Coordinate change proposals, review pricing, manage RFI and design clarification logs, and ensure submissions meet contractual deadlines.
• Billing and cash flow: Coordinate payment applications, monitor outstanding invoices and retention, and work with project administrators to maintain positive cash flow.
• Project reporting and communication: Maintain accurate project records, communicate significant changes and risks to senior management, and provide timely feedback to field leadership.
• Payroll and labour reporting: Ensure accurate timekeeping, labour phase reporting and coordination of workforce changes.
• Project closeout: Oversee final documentation, record drawings, O&M manuals, retention collection and other contractual closeout requirements.
• Business development support: Assist with prequalification submissions, presentations and internal estimating meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of electrical construction and theory, typically gained through completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a Project Manager position, ideally with at least five years of project management experience outside of the current contractor.
• At least two years of experience in mission-critical data center construction.
• Background in electrical construction, with experience working alongside field teams and managing complex installations.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, labour resources, contracts and subcontractors.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including job costing, forecasting and change order management.

Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Electrical apprenticeship, journeyman or wireman background, or previous experience as a project foreman or general foreman.
• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• BICSI Applied Telecommunications Project Management (PM102) training.
• BICSI Applied Outside Plant Design (OSP102) training.