Assistant Project Manager - Chantilly

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. · This position will be located in: Curtis Bay, MD · Applica ...

Job description

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field.

Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Curtis Bay, MD

Application Deadline:
March 6, 2026 or Posted Until Filled

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager operates under the direct supervision of the Project Management Manager. Aims to learn project management skills for managing contractor projects. Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each smaller and less technical projects.

Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress.

Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures. Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing commercial projects from inception to closure.
Assists in preparing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, reports, and schedules.
Organizes and maintains project files and records, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and accessible.
Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, and takes meeting minutes.
Coordinates with project team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Monitors project timelines and milestones, reporting any deviations or issues to the Project Manager.
Assists in the preparation and tracking of project budgets and expenses.
Facilitates effective communication within the project team and with external stakeholders.
Drafts and distributes project-related communications such as emails, notices, and updates.
Serves as a point of contact for project inquiries and provides information as needed.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
Assists in the development and implementation of project processes and procedures.

Non-essential Functions

May collect, compile, and analyze project data to support decision-making and reporting.
Prepares regular status reports and presentations for project updates.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate degree in business administration, project management, or related field preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a project support role or administrative position preferred.

Skills And Abilities

Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Team player with a collaborative approach.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%


Lift from Waist:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Lift from Floor:
< than 10 lbs. - Frequently
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
Use of a computer - Continuously
Use of a telephone - Frequently
Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion.

Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position is $21.86 per hour to $30.80 per hour, depending on experience.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills.

We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries.

Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners.

We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers.

Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do.

We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

FSA & HSA

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Disability Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Personal Leave time and more

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:

Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.