Assistant Construction Manager

Job Title: Assistant Electrical Construction Manager Job Description
We are seeking a full-time Assistant Electrical Construction Manager to assist in overseeing electrical, instrumentation, and control (E&I) installations on water and wastewater construction projects throughout the Southwest. The role involves ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes. This position is ideal for construction professionals with hands-on electrical experience looking to advance into construction management.
Responsibilities
- Perform construction administration tasks such as reviewing shop drawings, equipment and control panel submittals, and O&M manuals against the plans and specifications.
- Prepare responses to contractor RFIs in collaboration with the Construction Manager and engineering design team.
- Review contractor change orders and supporting documentation.
- Create as-builts and record drawings from field information.
- Keep project files, logs, and documentation organized and current.
- Conduct site observations and inspections of power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, control systems, lighting, and grounding.
- Verify installations against plans, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes and standards.
- Review P&ID drawings and motor control schematics, and comment on control panel submittals.
- Assist with equipment startup, testing, and commissioning.
- Prepare punch lists and field reports, and track deficiencies through to correction.
- Support the Construction Manager across multiple active construction projects.
- Collaborate with engineering and project oversight teams, including municipal agencies, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
- Stay current on electrical codes, design, and construction practices.
- Develop skills and experience for increased construction management responsibilities.
Essential Skills
- 8+ years of experience managing electrical system installations or installing and commissioning electrical equipment.
- Thorough working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard electrical construction practices.
- Experience using plans and specifications to manage or build a project.
- Ability to read and understand P&ID drawings and motor control schematics.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to work safely on active construction sites, including in confined spaces and around energized equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- A technical or bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
- Experience on water or wastewater treatment, pumping, or conveyance projects.
- Familiarity with SCADA, PLC-based control systems, and process instrumentation.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and Autodesk Forma.
- EIT certification, ICC Electrical Inspector certification, or NICET certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Arc flash hazard training/certification.
- Working knowledge of SKM power study software.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering standards including NFPA 110, NFPA 820, IEEE 519, NFPA 70E.
Work Environment
This position involves travel to project sites throughout the Southwest, with occasional overnight stays. A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must be able to work on construction sites, which may involve climbing ladders and accessing confined spaces. Benefits include 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance for the employee, 50% paid insurance for immediate family members, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid time off and holidays, and a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/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. 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance for employee
50% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees immediate family members
401(k) and profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Paid licensing, certification, and career/continuing education
Career development training
Performance bonus
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ. About Actalent

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