Assistant Project Manager @ Actalent

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Low Voltage Electrical ConstructionJob DescriptionThis Assistant Project Manager role supports a team of project managers on a large-scale low voltage electrical construction project at a semiconductor facility in Boise, ID. The position oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring that contracts, budgets, schedules, and documentation are well coordinated and executed. The role is ideal for a project engineer or assistant project manager with low voltage electrical experience who wants to grow in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with strong benefits and a supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Support low voltage electrical projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring all phases are executed according to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist with reviewing contracts, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and change orders to confirm accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Help coordinate labor planning, project schedules, and field resources to support efficient project delivery and on-time completion.
• Track project costs, labor productivity, budgets, and Cost-to-Complete forecasts to support accurate financial reporting and proactive cost control.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, subcontractors, and project documentation to maintain organized and compliant project records.
• Assist with billing processes, change order management, retainage tracking, and cash-flow monitoring to support healthy project financials.
• Collaborate closely with field leadership to support production goals, maintain quality standards, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with customers, field teams, estimating staff, and internal leadership to keep stakeholders informed.
• Assist with operations and maintenance manuals (O&Ms), record drawings, and other project closeout requirements to ensure complete turnover packages.
• Support estimating, prequalification, and preconstruction activities as needed, contributing technical and project-related insights.
• Apply knowledge of low voltage electrical construction practices to help resolve issues in the field and support successful project execution.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of electrical construction, specifically low voltage, at a level typically acquired through completion of a 5-year electrical apprenticeship program.
• 23 years of experience in a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position within electrical or construction environments.
• Hands-on experience with low voltage electrical systems and related construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for project documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with customers, field teams, and internal departments.
• Capability to track project costs, labor productivity, budgets, and Cost-to-Complete forecasts accurately.
• Experience coordinating submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and subcontractor documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to support billing, change orders, retainage, and cash-flow tracking in a construction project setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with medium-high voltage electrical systems is beneficial.
• Background in semiconductor or data center projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar tools for reviewing drawings and documents.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• BICSI Applied Telecommunications Project Management (PM102) training is preferred.
• BICSI ICT Installer 1 (IN101), Installer 2 Copper (IN225), or Installer 2 Optical Fiber (IN250) training is a plus.
• Leadership experience in a field environment, such as supervising crews or leading site activities, is advantageous.
• Estimator or Project Supervisor experience is valued and can support growth into broader project responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing field issues and improving project performance.
• Interest in long-term career growth within electrical construction and project management.

Work EnvironmentThis is a salaried, on-site position supporting a major Micron project in Boise, ID, working within a large, complex semiconductor facility. The role is based at the project site and involves close collaboration with the general contractor and multiple trade partners in a fast-paced construction environment. A company phone or phone allowance is provided to support field and office communication. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. The organization offers a strong, team-oriented culture with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a stipend option if covered under a spouses plan, company-paid term life and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contribution up to 10%, paid time off that accrues up to three weeks and can be used immediately, and seven company-paid holidays. Dress expectations align with a professional construction setting, with appropriate attire and safety gear required on site.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Will provide benefits info during interview stage

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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