Electrical Assistant Project Manager – Commissioning

FTI

Electrical commissioning assistant project manager supporting FTI’s construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable-energy projects. Managing QA/QC, commissioning scopes, startup schedules, vendors, job sites, and project profitability.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeAtlanta • Alabama, Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Management and Commissioning for Electrical and Specialty Systems, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining strong employee relations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementCommissioning ManagementElectrical EngineeringConstruction ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCommissioning ManagementElectrical EngineeringConstruction ManagementEstimatingSchedulingPerformance EvaluationVendor ManagementJob Site InteractionElectrical Construction Knowledge

Soft Skills

Employee RelationsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePC

Industry Keywords

Mission CriticalIndustrialCommercialQAQCStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide general management for electrical and/or specialty systems QAQC and commissioning scopes of work under the guidance of the Project or Program Manager
Assist with commissioning and startup schedules
Contact vendors to obtain materials for construction projects
Participate in bi-annual performance evaluation processes and conduct employee performance reviews
Consult with Group or Project Managers to establish field merit wage increases
Maintain employee relations
Plan, organize, and staff electrical and/or specialty systems construction projects
Ensure projects are completed profitably, on time, and according to customer expectations
Attend weekly and monthly staffing, project management, and sales meetings
Process miscellaneous paperwork
Review outgoing estimates with the Estimating Department
Visit various job sites and interact with crews, customers, foremen, and general contractors to ensure job progress and support safe behavior
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 1–2 years of Project Management, Construction Management, Project Engineering, or Commissioning Management experience
Commissioning/start-up experience for electrical and/or mechanical systems
Relevant industry experience may include Mission Critical, Industrial, and Commercial
Proficiency in using a PC and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of the electrical construction trade preferred
Willingness/ability to travel 75–100%
Availability for typical work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with work potentially required at any time to meet business needs
Successful completion of a background check and drug test
Ability to perform the position’s assigned functions and requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package
Industry-leading benefits for team members and their families
Career development and continued education programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
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