Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Contracting)

Company: Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
Location: Morganville
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Assistant Project Manager – Electrical Construction- Electrical Contracting Full-Time permanent staff role, based in the local New Jersey area. Electrical Contracting – Commercial & Industrial (Non-Union) The Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Management team in the execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout Central & Northern New Jersey. This role is ideal for a motivated professional seeking hands-on experience in non-union electrical construction, working closely with Project Managers, field supervisors, and office staff to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Our client offers: Competitive compensation based on experience Career advancement opportunities within an established & growing non-union electrical contractor Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match Collaborative team culture with hands-on project management mentorship Responsibilities: Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination of non-union commercial and industrial electrical projects Support scheduling, material procurement, and coordination with vendors and suppliers Track project costs, budgets, change orders, RFIs, and submittals Coordinate with field supervisors and foremen to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment align with project schedules Maintain accurate project documentation, job cost reports, and project logs Assist with progress billing, invoice review, and cost forecasting Participate in project meetings with general contractors, owners, and internal teams Support compliance with New Jersey construction codes, safety standards, and company policies Assist with project closeout, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and final documentation Qualifications: 1–3 years of experience in electrical construction, project coordination, or assistant project management Experience supporting non-union electrical contractors preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, a plus but not required Working knowledge of commercial and/or industrial electrical systems Ability to read & interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Basic understanding of estimating, job cost tracking, and change order processes Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, or similar platforms a plus Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a construction environment Clear and professional communication skills with field and office teams Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow within a non-union contractor environment Team-focused mindset Construction Associate LI-AS1 Key Words: MEP, Electrical Construction, Electrical Contractor, Electrical Project Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, AccuBid, ConEst, McCormick, EBM, Electrical Bid Manager, Electrical Contracting, OST, On-Screen Takeoff. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month. Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on: Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

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