ARC01 - Project Manager Assistant

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Assistant Project Manager, Suffolk, Virginia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Assists Project Manager with overall management and coordination of one or more construction projects in delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company standards and client expectations.

• Assists with planning, organizing, and staffing key field positions in coordination with regional department heads, superintendents, and construction managers

• Supports the establishment and implementation of project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines

• Maintains regular communication with clients, architects/engineers (A/E), vendors, and subcontractors to help facilitate project progress

• Monitors construction progress through coordination with the on-site Superintendent to help ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget

• Assists in identifying potential project issues and participates in developing and implementing corrective action plans

• Represents company in project meetings as needed and supports labor planning and coordination efforts

• Supports management in financial aspects of the project including tracking costs, reviewing invoices, monitoring equipment rentals, and assisting with project forecasting to protect company interests

• Maintains project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports

• Assists with procurement of materials and subcontractors in alignment with project schedules

• Promotes and supports company safety policies and procedures on all projects

• Performs additional responsibilities as directed by project management or corporate leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree engineering, construction management, or related degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

• 2 to 5 years recent experience in construction processes, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and project administration.

• Proficient computer (Outlook, Microsoft, WORD, EXCEL) and construction management software skills.

• Ability to use and apply effective organizational and management techniques to support project success.

• Understanding corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards, and related impact on project activities.

• Strong communication (oral/written) and interpersonal relationship skills including professionalism, diplomacy, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and time management skills.

• Ability to travel.

• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check, and as applicable drug testing.