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.
Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage!
The Procurement Assistant Project Manager at Miller Electric supports the Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of electrical construction projects, with a significant emphasis on procurement and material management. This role ensures materials are sourced, purchased, and delivered accurately and on time to keep projects running efficiently. The APM works closely with field teams, vendors, and internal departments to maintain schedules, control costs, and support successful project execution.
- Assist with planning, organizing, and managing day-to-day project activities to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Lead procurement-related tasks, including gathering material needs, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving material delays.
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Prefabrication to confirm material specifications and ensure timely availability of equipment and supplies.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, clarify lead times, and follow up on outstanding orders.
- Maintain and update procurement logs, delivery schedules, submittal status, and other project documentation.
- Support submittal preparation and approval processes, ensuring materials align with project plans and specifications.
- Monitor material costs and assist in tracking project budgets, change orders, and cost projections.
- Assist with project scheduling, meeting minutes, document control, and coordination between internal stakeholders.
- Help identify procurement risks or supply chain issues and proactively coordinate solutions.
- Support project closeout by collecting required documentation, warranties, O&M manuals, and final procurement records.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. Construction Management, Finance/Business or Electrical Engineering), Journeymen License or Master Electrician
- 1–3 years of experience in construction project coordination, procurement, or related field (electrical contracting preferred).
- Procurement experience and must understand billing and collections
- Good knowledge of how to read electrical drawings
- Strong understanding of electrical materials, equipment, and vendor networks is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly with project teams, vendors, and field personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; experience with construction management software preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment