• Assistant Project Manager

    EMCOR Group (Edison, NJ)


    About Us

     

    We are one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

    Job Summary

    Forest Electric NJ seeks an Assistant Project Manager for our Edison, NJ office to support the Company in meeting its objectives and goals by overseeing assigned commercial electrical construction projects at various locations within New Jersey and take appropriate actions to ensure projects arecompletedon time, within budget, and with defined resources.

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

     

    Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    + Collaborate with Project Managers to assist with the execution and managing terms of project contracts.

    + Partner with Project Managers, Engineers and/or Estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined and pricing

    + Reviewing drawings and specifications and preparing detailed estimates, including assigning material and labor values to take-off.

    + Preparing project schedules, change orders, and BEC & fire alarm filings.

    + Assist with acquiring vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems.

    + Assist with material buyouts and releases.

    + Prepare, maintain and present computer generated spreadsheets, logs and and reports.

    + Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.

    + Monitor project budgets and labor costs.

    + Assist with maintaining regular communication and collaboration with Estimators, Project Managers and Engineers.

    + Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel.

    + Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

    + Travel to various project sites as required and attend project walk-through meetings for bidding purposes and job tracking.

    + Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position.

    Qualifications

    + 2-4 years experience in high volume commercial electrical contractor.

    + Candidates should have experience with medium voltage and distribution.

    + Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

    + Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Notice to Prospective Employees

     

    Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

     

    EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

     

    Geographic Disclosure

     

    As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Compensation Range: $28 - $32 per hour

     

    Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible

     

    Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-NJ-Edison_

    **ID** _2025-4895_

    **Company** _Forest Electric Corp._

    **Category** _Operations Management_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_

    **Location Type** _Onsite_

    **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(10/20/2025 9:58 AM)_