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# Assistant Project Manager at Prime Electric

- **Company:** Prime Electric
- **Location:** Wenatchee, WA
- **Compensation:** $95k–$133k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/primee/08a4af5b-bca1-4043-ad67-85b808beb0e5

## Job description

## Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary: Working under general supervision, the Assistant Project Manager collaborates with Project Managers, and Field Management to ensure the successful planning, execution, customer satisfaction, and financial success of small-scale construction projects. This role supports project management functions including financial oversight, subcontractor coordination, and operational decision support.

## What You Will Do

- Manage assigned project scopes, coordinating resources, schedules, and subcontractor activities to support successful project execution and financial performance.
- Coordinate and prioritize project activities to maintain schedules and address project issues, exercising independent judgement to escalate or resolve matters impacting project delivery.
- Prepare and evaluate change order estimates and support project cost management by analyzing budget impacts and recommending adjustments as needed.
- Attend in-person and virtual client and field meetings to ensure effective communication.
- Coordinate project management activities including schedule tracking, documentation management, and project communications to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Analyze project progress, financial performance, and operational issues, and provide recommendations to Project Managers to support informed project management decisions.
- Contribute to the enhancement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and propose actionable solutions.
- Apply familiarity with project cost forecasting and projections.
- Maintain communication with various individuals and departments to ensure deliverables are met.
- Coordinate subcontractor and vendor activities, monitoring performance and addressing issues to maintain project schedule, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor and track project changes (e.g. RFIs, design changes) and assist in document control efforts.
- Develop and maintain positive client relationships to contribute to successful project outcomes
- Act as a key liaison between project teams, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to facilitate clear and effective communication aligned with project goals.
- Monitors jobsite safety and takes appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
- Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
- Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

## What You Will Need to be Successful

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, and/or three to five years electrical construction industry experience or relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
- Experience working with software-based estimating, accounting, scheduling, and project management systems.  Knowledge of Accubid preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical trade and/or construction-related background.
- Familiarity with construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
- Proficiency in electrical estimating to produce job change orders, evaluate and apply job estimates, and assist with new estimates as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and effective prioritization skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Our Benefits -100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee -401k Program w/ Direct Benefit -100% Employer-paid Life Insurance -Long Term Disability -Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program -Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit -Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

## About Prime Electric

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Prime Electric is a full-spectrum electrical contracting services provider operating primarily on the US West Coast, with a focus on tech-centric regions like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Truelink Capital; most recent Private Equity round in 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Bellevue, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1987
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electrical construction / specialty contracting
- **Target customers**: B2B – general contractors, facility owners, technology companies, and government entities across commercial, industrial, and data center verticals.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "An obsession for continuous improvement that motivates all of our resources towards being better tomorrow than we are today." [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)

## Products & Services
- **Electrical Construction**: Full range of new-build and retrofit electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects.
- **Design-Build Services**: Integrated engineering and construction solutions to streamline project delivery.
- **Technology Integration**: Low-voltage systems, structured cabling, security, and building automation.
- **Outside Plant Services**: Underground and aerial electrical distribution for utilities and campuses.
- **Electrical Service & Maintenance**: Ongoing support, troubleshooting, and emergency repair for existing facilities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $100M and $500M; headcount of 436 employees (+10.2% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Truelink Capital (acquiring entity), WestView Capital Partners (prior investor) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/prime-1001)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount growth of 10.2% year-over-year; active job postings up 83% year-over-year (33 open positions); establishment of East Coast operations under new President Oliver Whitehead [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **95%+ repeat customer rate**, indicating strong client satisfaction and long-term relationships. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
- **Diversified business model** covering electrical construction, design-build, technology, outside plant, and service – enabling fully integrated solutions.
- **Extensive job cost control and reporting systems** that allow proactive issue resolution and project success.
- **Deep experience in tech-centric markets** (Seattle and Silicon Valley) with a track record of serving demanding, high-growth clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continuous improvement culture** and investment in operational excellence.
- **Geographic expansion**: Establishment of East Coast operations under new President Oliver Whitehead signals a push beyond the West Coast. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)
- **Talent acquisition**: Aggressive hiring (83% YoY growth in job postings) to support growth and new markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Awards & Recognition**: Named one of Washington’s Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal (2013–2019, 2022), WA 100 Best Companies by Seattle Business Magazine (2016–2017), and 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies (2016–2019). [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: Health insurance, 401k with company contribution, disability insurance, education reimbursement, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid gym membership, holiday advance bonuses, annual discretionary performance bonus, employee longevity awards, and philanthropic support via the PRIME Foundation. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
- **Culture**: Emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee well-being. "PRIME Breather" socials and annual company events foster community.
- **Work Location**: On-site roles primarily in Bellevue, WA and San Jose, CA; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned for most positions. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)
- **Engineering Culture**: Roles for Electrical Engineers, BIM Project Managers, and Project Engineers; the company uses AI tools in hiring to assist with resume review but final decisions are human. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/prime-electric)
2. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/careers/)
3. [primee.com](https://www.primee.com/meet-the-team/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/primee](https://jobs.lever.co/primee)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/prime-1001)

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