Assistant Project Manager

Company: Prime Electric
Location: San Jose
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work!

About The Role

Collaborate with Project Managers and Field Management in the planning, management direction, project completion, customer satisfaction and positive financial outcome of increasingly complex construction projects.

Project Management positions at PRIME are performance-based positions where managers are empowered, evaluated, and rewarded on achieving a projected level of gross margin earned on their projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a solid team with room for growth and development.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

What You Will Do

• Independently manage small scopes of work with limited Project Manager oversight and direction
• Regularly and independently make various project-related decisions.
• Attend and facilitate client and field meetings
• Apply project management proficiency with PO systems, change orders, document control and project lifecycle tracking
• Apply familiarity with project cost forecasting and projections
• Provide training and guidance for less experienced project staff
• Effectively balance client and company needs
• Effectively coordinate project activities with vendors and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships contributing to successful project outcomes
• Monitor jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  What You Will Need To Be Succuessful
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project management systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical commercial projects
  • Knowledge of electrical trade and/or construction-related background
  • Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles
  • Estimating skills to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates and assist with new estimates as required.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and prioritization skills.
    
    $110,000 - $140,000 a year
    
    Our Benefits
    
    
    • 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
    • 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
    • 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
    • Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
    • Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
    • Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off
    • PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.
      
      This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
      
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