Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a team of Project Managers on a major semiconductor project. This role involves managing the electrical scope of work at a project site in Boise, ID.
Responsibilities
- Manage contracts by understanding scope, change order requirements, pricing structures, performance periods, and closeout obligations.
- Lead pre-job planning, including team coordination, safety reviews, risk analysis, goal setting, and meeting documentation.
- Develop and manage manpower plans and schedules using cost-to-complete analysis and production forecasting; communicate significant changes promptly.
- Establish, review, and control project budgets, job cost tracking, phasing, and cash-flow-positive schedules of values.
- Oversee submittals, O&M documentation, and closeout deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Initiate and manage major purchase orders and subcontracts; approve invoices, track commitments, and prevent overpayments.
- Ensure project production, quality, and safety standards are met through clear communication with field leadership.
- Manage project correspondence, RFIs, and documentation; communicate significant project issues to executive leadership.
- Coordinate billing, collections, retainage, and change order inclusion to support positive cash flow and timely payment.
- Oversee payroll accuracy, labor reporting, and union coordination in compliance with company and contractual requirements.
- Perform ongoing job cost tracking, earned value analysis, and monthly cost-to-complete reporting for performance measurement.
- Lead change order development, pricing, tracking, and analysis against original contract value.
- Support project closeout activities, including retention release, record drawings, and final documentation.
- Participate in estimator coordination meetings, forecasting discussions, and pre-qualification efforts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of experience in a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager position.
- Experience supporting data center/semiconductor projects.
- Working knowledge of electrical construction, typically acquired through completion of a 5-year electrical apprentice program.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Strong project management, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Leadership experience in a field environment.
- Estimator/Project Supervisor experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline.
- Combination of field experience and education.
Work Environment
The position is based on-site at the Micron project in Boise, ID, following a 60/60/50 schedule. A company phone or allowance is provided, and relocation assistance is available for the right fit. This is a salaried position. The company offers a strong culture, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage, a 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution up to 10%, PTO accrual of up to 3 weeks, and 7 company-paid holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Boise, ID.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 benefit info when candidates are in the interviewing stage.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026. 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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