Assistant Project Manager, Underground

San Jose, CA

PRIME Electric - California Project Management / Full-Time / On-site

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

• Coordinate and/or assist with all electrical project requirements including, but not limited to:
• Assist in monitoring project planning, execution and closure
• Assist with permit applications
• Obtaining permits and scheduling inspections as requested
• Establish and maintains all project management files, document control
• Research, acquire and collate submittals and Operations & Maintenance manual materials.
• Responsible for tracking incoming and outgoing submittals
• Maintain drawing sets and post updates to drawings (electronic and hard copies).
• Coordinate, Log and File all project correspondence
• Assist in creating and monitoring field installation work packages and overall schedule progress
• Assist with implementing and entering Purchasing Orders (PO's) and PO Changes
• Assist in estimating and tracking Potential Change Orders (PCO's)
• Assist in writing and tracking Requests for Information (RFI's)
• Assist with job billing preparation and substantiations
• Attend regular project status meetings
• Assist Project Management with tasks as requested
• Assist Field Management with tasks as requested

• Degree in Construction Management or STEM and/or 2 years underground construction industry experience
• Experience working with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling and project management systems
• Knowledgeable of construction related background
• Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating and engineering principals and techniques, as well as accounting principles
• Must be capable of performing or learning estimating in order to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates and assist with new estimates as required
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Maintain a positive attitude and work environment
• Maintain a strong work ethic and good attendance
• Prioritize work effectively
• Meet all deadlines. Late work is not acceptable
• Support management and peers as requested
• Self-starter capable of working independently and as a member of a group.
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills

$32 - $46 an hour

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.