Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
Quick Summary
Trenching & excavation Duct banks & conduit systems Vaults & manholes Underground electrical infrastructure Proficient in reading underground electrical drawings and civil site plans.

Responsibilities
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Perform quantity takeoffs for underground electrical and utility systems.
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Analyze civil drawings, underground electrical plans, and specifications.
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Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
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Assist in developing bid proposals, scope clarifications, and exclusions.
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Support transition from awarded work to operations team.
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Assist in building labor, equipment, and production rate assumptions.
Assist Project Manager with budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting.
Track job cost reports and compare estimated vs. actual performance.
Monitor labor productivity and equipment utilization.
Help prepare monthly cost projections and financial reports.
Review field daily reports and identify risk or scope gaps.
Support procurement of materials and equipment.
Price change orders and extra work tickets.
Assist with RFIs, submittals, and document control.
Maintain accurate change order logs.
Ensure documentation is complete for billing and closeout.
Support ROCIP/OOCIP documentation and compliance tracking when required.
Work closely with General Superintendent, Foremen, and Leadmen.
Visit job sites regularly to verify progress and quantities.
Help resolve scope conflicts and unforeseen conditions.
Support schedule updates and two-week look-aheads.
Ensure underground installations align with drawings and contract documents.
Assist in reviewing vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications.
Track committed costs and pending exposure.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
Maintain organized job files and digital records.
Requirements
~1 min read1–3 years of experience in underground construction, estimating, or project coordination.
Strong understanding of:
Trenching & excavation
Duct banks & conduit systems
Vaults & manholes
Underground electrical infrastructure
Proficient in reading underground electrical drawings and civil site plans.
Experience with takeoff software and Bluebeam preferred.
Strong Excel skills (cost tracking, bid tabulation, projections).
Familiarity with Procore, MS Project, or similar software is a plus.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Ability to travel to job sites regularly.
Capable of walking job sites, including trenches and uneven terrain.
Ability to work in both office and field environments.
Nice to Have
~1 min readOSHA 30
Trenching & Excavation Safety Competent Person Certification
Confined Space Awareness
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 13
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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