Assistant Project Manager
About the job
- Experience with standard construction management applications, such as Accubid Anywhere, Vista, Bluebeam, Project Site, Procore, Plangrid, Building Connected, Trimble Materials, and Navisworks.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, or a technical college degree, is preferred.
- One to three years of related experience in a multi-trade construction environment is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with computers, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including typing.
- Experience with BESS is preferred.
- Champion safety culture by leading by example in upholding safety standards and supporting best practices across field and office environments, reinforcing expectations set by Project Management leadership.
- Support successful delivery of assigned projects by coordinating day-to-day scope execution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, and issue resolution, and escalate critical items to Project Managers.
- Support project leadership in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, budgets, and job cost reports to identify variances and communicate project impacts.
- Maintain project document control processes and ensure drawings, specifications, logs, and records are accurate, current, and compliant with company standards.
- Process submittals and RFI responses to support fabrication and field production activities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
- Assist with purchase orders, subcontract coordination, material tracking, and delivery logistics.
- Interface with field teams to support planning, execution, and problem-solving while ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Support identification, documentation, and tracking of changes, risks, and delays, and assist with mitigation strategies and change order development.
- Assist with invoice review, cost tracking, forecasting inputs, and financial reporting to align with project budgets and profitability goals.
- Maintain professional communication with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, supporting the Project Manager in ensuring responsiveness and transparency.
- Lead or support project meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
- Assist with project closeout activities, including documentation, punch list coordination, and turnover requirements.
- Mentor Project Engineers and support team coordination while developing management and decision-making skills.
- Identify and engage in hands-on learning, training, and mentorship opportunities.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight timeframes, respond to requests in a timely manner, and communicate effectively as a team player.
- Ability to multitask.
About the company
Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sargent posted multiple 2026 projects, including Pittsburgh streetlights and Martha's Vineyard distribution rebuild.
- NECA's 2026 award validates execution on difficult utility infrastructure work.
- The company still markets expansion across industrial, utility, wireless, and commercial markets.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 08-CA-391226 opened July 22, 2026, alleging discharge retaliation in Ohio.
- A 2026 union charge, 08-CB-391228, signals active labor friction around Sargent.
- Storm-response revenue depends on disasters; a quiet season immediately hurts utilization and cash flow.
What makes Sargent Electric unique
- Nationwide 24/7 storm-response crews set Sargent apart from standard electrical contractors.
- Brunot Island Crescent 138 kV won a 2026 NECA Project Excellence Award.
- Constructel Visabeira acquired Sargent Electric in 2024, adding global electrical-services scale.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options