Assistant Project Manager

Rising Edge Group

Assistant Project Manager collaborating with Project Manager on electrical construction projects at Rising Edge Group. Ensuring project tasks are completed and documented to meet milestones.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for working with an assigned Project Manager to coordinate and accomplish the necessary project tasks and requirements.
Support initial project set up once award and estimate handoff is complete.
Be part of the project execution plan, critical risk path and milestones schedule for each assigned project.
Advise on the allocation of resources to ensure timely completion of each milestone.
Manage project changes via established change management procedures and ensure all changes are properly communicated to the Client and project team.
Maintain all project documentation including project execution plan, risk register, schedule, health and safety plan, quality plan and any REG mandatory project documentation.
Report to the Project Manager all project expenditures and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
Align man-hour projections on assigned projects.
Manage and co-ordinate project material/equipment/subcontracts activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of project requirements.
Ensure timely processing of accounts receivable and payable invoices to maintain cashflow.
Maintain project reporting both to Client and internal stakeholders.
Ensure effective communication between the Client, project team and project stakeholders.
Support project meetings including kick-offs, updates, change orders, recovery plans and lessons learned.
Maintain reporting of safety and environmental requirements of each assigned project.
Maintain reporting of quality and acceptance requirements of each assigned project.
Identify project staffing requirements, including specialty consultants and subcontractors.
Set clear expectations of project team members to ensure successful project delivery.
Support the Project Manager in project close out and project post-mortems in order to identify areas for improvements; make recommendations based on findings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Business or a related field required
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent is preferred
At least 1 – 3 years’ experience managing medium to large full cycle construction projects required
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a dynamic, dead-line oriented environment are an asset
Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, HardDollar and ViewPoint Construction Software preferred
Valid class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
Generous paid time off
401(k) employer matching
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental and vision)
Company-paid safety training
Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Employee Family Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
Employee Referral Bonus Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project CoordinationRisk ManagementBudget ManagementChange ManagementProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAnalytical SkillsTeam ManagementEffective Communication

Certifications

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical EngineeringBusiness or Related Field