Project Manager Assistant

Project Manager Assistant – Electrical Construction

Location: Knoxville, TN

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About the Opportunity

A well-established electrical contracting company in the Knoxville area is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to support project management, field operations, customers, vendors, and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, electrical contracting, project coordination, or a related industry and enjoy keeping projects organized from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination of electrical construction projects
• Maintain project files, documentation, schedules, and status updates
• Assist with purchase orders, material tracking, invoices, and change orders
• Communicate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Help coordinate material deliveries and ensure materials are available when needed
• Track project timelines, deadlines, and outstanding items
• Assist with preparing estimates, proposals, and project documentation
• Enter and maintain project information within company systems
• Review paperwork for accuracy and follow up on missing information
• Assist with scheduling meetings, inspections, and other project-related activities
• Provide administrative support to Project Managers and the operations team
• Help identify potential project delays or issues and communicate them to the appropriate team members
• Maintain professional communication with customers and business partners

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in construction, electrical, project coordination, project administration, or a similar environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Excel, email, and project management software
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Professional and customer-service-oriented
• Ability to work effectively with both office and field personnel

Preferred Experience

• Electrical contracting or commercial construction experience
• Experience with construction management or estimating software
• Experience with purchase orders, change orders, invoices, and project documentation
• Familiarity with construction terminology and project workflows

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, proactive, and eager to learn. The right person will be comfortable asking questions, following projects through to completion, and becoming a trusted support resource for the Project Management team.

This position offers an opportunity to grow within a stable and established construction organization while gaining valuable experience in electrical project management.