Assistant Project Manager at Qwest Electric LLC Assistant Project Manager at Qwest Electric LLC in Mooresville, North Carolina Posted in 5 days ago.

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full-time Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Electrical Construction Qwest Electric LLC | Mooresville, NC (Charlotte metro) | On-site / jobsite travel Qwest Electric is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support medium- to large-scale commercial electrical projects in the Charlotte metro area. We are a commercial and industrial electrical contractor known for design-build and design-assist work on projects such as distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, healthcare facilities, schools, data centers and institutional buildings. This role sits alongside Senior Project Managers and field leadership and is built for someone who wants to grow into a Project Manager. What you'll do You will help keep projects organized, documented, and moving from startup through closeout: Support daily project management and coordination on commercial electrical jobs Review drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and scope Prepare, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders Maintain project logs for RFIs, submittals, procurement, equipment, and changes Assist with material takeoffs, purchasing, equipment releases, and delivery coordination Coordinate with GCs, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams Help maintain schedules, look-aheads, and milestone dates Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items Track manpower, production, progress, and upcoming field needs Assist with cost tracking, labor projections, forecasting, and monthly billing Flag drawing conflicts, scope gaps, schedule risks, and potential change-order work Help price change orders and assemble supporting documentation Keep field teams supplied with current drawings, approved submittals, and install info Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and closeout Assist with as-builts, warranties, training documents, and O&M manuals Visit jobsites as needed and keep project files accurate and organized What we're looking for Preferred (not required): 2+ years in commercial electrical construction, project coordination, or assistant PM work Experience on medium- to large-scale commercial projects Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid, or similar tools Electrical field experience Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field

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Basic understanding of commercial electrical systems and construction processes (or a strong willingness to learn) Familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchasing, billing, or cost tracking Ability to read-or learn to read-electrical drawings, specs, and schedules Strong organization, communication, time management, and follow-through Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word Valid driver's license and ability to visit project sites Compensation & benefits

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$70,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience) Health and dental insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off What success looks like You keep the Project Manager and field team organized. You anticipate what's coming next, raise issues early, and close out assigned tasks. Over time, you take on more ownership and develop toward a Project Manager role. If you are organized, dependable, and ready to learn commercial electrical project management from the inside, we'd like to hear from you.