Assistant Project Manager

We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to support project success while building the skills needed for long-term growth in project management.

What’s in It for You

• Pay: $45,000 – $65,000 per year, based on experience

• Hands-On Experience: Work directly alongside Project Managers and Operations to gain real-world project management exposure

• Career Development: Learn the full lifecycle of project execution with clear pathways for advancement

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and recognition

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Meaningful Contribution: Your work directly supports project success, efficiency, and profitability

• Learning-Focused Environment: We invest in developing our people and value curiosity and initiative

• Team-Oriented Culture: We celebrate wins, solve problems together, and recognize the effort behind the results

Your New Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting projects from start to finish while learning the systems, processes, and financial drivers behind successful operations. This role is based in Leesburg, VA.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination and project tracking

• Assist with job costing, documentation, and post-project reviews

• Help track labor, materials, and subcontractor costs to support budget accuracy

• Coordinate with field teams to ensure schedules, scope, and expectations are aligned

• Prepare and assist with reporting, including metrics and Work-In-Progress (WIP) updates

• Maintain organized project files, contracts, and documentation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and communication

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a brief phone screening, and participate in an onsite or virtual interview to discuss your experience, goals, and how this role fits into your career path.

• Experience in construction, electrical, or project coordination environments preferred

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Comfort working with budgets, numbers, and basic financial tracking

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• Detail-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP or project management software experience is a plus

Southern Electrical Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #red