U.F. Rinker School of Construction Campus Recruiting: Graduating Class Spring/Summer 2026

MCS is hiring for an Assistant Project Manager in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

The Assistant Project Manager must demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management abilities, and the capability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Project Manager will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable Government regulations.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting the electrical director in the development and distribution of project documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements, and project plans to the project team.
• Executing project management administrative and bookkeeping tasks, including managing invoices, purchase orders, and inventory reports, among other financial documents.
• Supervising the project procurement process and maintaining detailed logs of material status, tracking, delivery schedules, and other critical items.
• Accompanying the director and/or project managers to meetings with project clients to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria, and project timelines.
• Serving as the liaison between the director, project team, and project clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Assisting project managers in monitoring project progress and team members' performance, and providing updated reports to the director on a regular basis.
• Scheduling stakeholder meetings, recording meeting minutes, archiving pertinent communications, and documenting and generating reports.
• Fostering cross-team collaboration to assist project team members in completing project tasks and producing deliverables, and promote a team-centered culture within the electrical group.

Required:

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field (preferred).

Certification Requirements: Ability to obtain a Florida State JLA (Jessica Lunsford Act) Badge.

Experience Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for effective collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and find practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changes and adjust project plans accordingly.
• Effective organizational skills for managing time, tasks, and team performance.
• Proficient at multitasking, prioritizing, and responding promptly to project needs.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance project efficiency and working independently when required.
• The ability to travel outside the Greater Tampa Area.

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.

Fundamental Functions

Work Environment

• Work assignments may vary based on client requirements.
• Work may be performed inside a large facility. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work may be performed in the field. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, wet, icy, or windy climates.

Schedule

• Regular attendance following an established work schedule is mandatory.
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