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Electrical Assistant Project Manager - Sports Lighting

EMCOR Group, Jacksonville, FL, United States


About Us
We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager at Miller Electric supports the Project Manager in coordinating electrical projects, including sports lighting installations. This client‑facing role focuses on learning through hands‑on experience while assisting with project planning, communication, and execution across a variety of electrical scopes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in estimating project scope and costs

Manage projects with subcontractors

Communicate with clients and subcontractors

Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required

Research and prepare change requests to resolve design issues for approval

Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions

Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes

Assist with the submittal process

Assist in the tracking and completion of billing

Electrical Sports Lighting Responsibilities

Support planning and coordination of sports lighting installation projects, including stadiums, athletic fields, and recreational facilities

Assist in reviewing lighting layouts, photometric designs, pole layouts, and fixture specifications

Coordinate with lighting manufacturers and suppliers to ensure accurate procurement of sports‑lighting equipment

Monitor installation of lighting poles, fixtures, controls, and underground/overhead feeds to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards

Help manage scheduling and sequencing of lighting work to align with field conditions and project milestones

Support aiming, testing, and commissioning of sports lighting systems, including light‑level verification

Identify and help resolve design or field issues related to mounting heights, lighting uniformity, wiring methods, and control systems

Maintain documentation and updates for sports lighting submittals, RFIs, change orders, and checkout packages

Qualifications
Education & Experience

REQUIRED

A college degree, journeyman’s license, or master electrician’s license

Understanding of electrical installations

Strong computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Able to work independently as well as in a team environment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment‑based visa sponsorship (including H‑1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Preferred

Experience in dealing with industrial construction/contracting

Electrical contracting assistant project management experience

Familiar with computer‑based estimating

Knowledge of billing and collections

Benefits

Medical and Dental 100% covered by Miller

401k retirement and matching

Life Insurance

Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
Miller Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Miller Electric Company will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

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