Assistant Project Manager

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is 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.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

About the Role 

This position will be traveling to jobsites across Elma, Silverdale, and Tacoma. 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!

• Independently manages small scopes of work with limited Project Manager oversight and direction
• Regularly and independently makes various project-related decisions
• Attends and facilitates client and field meetings
• Applies project management proficiency with PO systems, change orders, document control and project lifecycle tracking
• Applies familiarity with project cost forecasting and projections
• Provides training and guidance for less experienced project staff
• Effectively balances client and company needs
• Effectively coordinates project activities with vendors and subcontractors
• Develops and maintains effective client relationships contributing to successful project outcomes
• Monitors jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies
• Performs other duties as requested

• 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 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

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

-Long Term Disability

-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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.