Project Manager Apprentice
Full Time • Adams, Inc.
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow into a Project Manager for Electrical Projects?
Adams, Inc. has been in the electrical contracting business since 1988 - providing solutions for businesses and home owners in Southeastern Wisconsin. We live by our core values of Attitude, People, Integrity, Partnership, and Excellence - and hope that you feel the same regarding where you work!
We are looking to add an Electrical Project Manager Apprentice to our team. In this position, you will play a dual role designed to provide hands-on experience in the electrical trade while developing foundational project management skills. You will spend approximately 50% of your time working in the field alongside experienced electricians and 50% in the office supporting project managers. This structure is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of project flow, from initial planning through final execution. This is a five-year apprenticeship with a pathway to become a Junior Project Manager and ultimately a Project Manager. There is also a pathway to obtain your Journeyman Electrician License (applicable Department of Workforce Development polices/compliance, and all applicable laws regulating electrician licensing must be adhered to).
Adams, Inc. has been in the electrical contracting business since 1988 - providing solutions for businesses and home owners in Southeastern Wisconsin. We live by our core values of Attitude, People, Integrity, Partnership, and Excellence - and hope that you feel the same regarding where you work!
We are looking to add an Electrical Project Manager Apprentice to our team. In this position, you will play a dual role designed to provide hands-on experience in the electrical trade while developing foundational project management skills. You will spend approximately 50% of your time working in the field alongside experienced electricians and 50% in the office supporting project managers. This structure is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of project flow, from initial planning through final execution. This is a five-year apprenticeship with a pathway to become a Junior Project Manager and ultimately a Project Manager. There is also a pathway to obtain your Journeyman Electrician License (applicable Department of Workforce Development polices/compliance, and all applicable laws regulating electrician licensing must be adhered to).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Field (50%):
- Assist licensed electricians with day-to-day tasks to gain practical trade knowledge.
- Observe and participate in job site setups, installations, and safety procedures.
- Learn to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and job specifications.
- Attend site meetings, walkthroughs, and inspections to understand on-site coordination.
- Track material usage and job progress for reporting and documentation.
- Assist Foreman with one week and two-week project scheduling.
Office (50%):
- Support project managers with scheduling, procurement, budgeting, and job tracking.
- Assist with project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports.
- Help coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and smooth project execution.
- Participate in project meetings and assist in maintaining accurate project records and communication logs.
- Learn project management software and tools used for estimating, scheduling, and reporting.
- Will obtain electrical hours in the field that will count toward potential electrical license
Minimum Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis on Project Management or similar discipline
- OSHA 10 completed within one year of employment
- CPR/First Aid completed within one year of employment
Minimum Experience Requirements:
- Familiarity with Project Management Software
- Proficient with MS Office Applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Must obtain Registered Electrician License within 30 days of employment and maintain required Continuing Education Units (CEU) as directed by local and state laws to keep Registered Electrician License valid.
Computer Skills:
PC proficiency is required, with experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Reasoning Ability:
Requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Mathematical Skills:
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Requires mastery of business English language skills to read, analyze, and interpret information, policies and procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Able to write reports and business correspondence.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The Employee often needs to sit, stand, walk, and use their hands for various tasks. The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds of weight. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The Employee works in an office environment. Generally, the work environment's noise level is usually very quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and 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 characteristic protected by law.