Assistant Project Manager

Join our dynamic field support team as a Assistant Project Manager! In this vital role, you'll play a key part in the planning, execution and closeout of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This position provides overall administrative direction and support for projects to include documentation, submittals, RFIs, tracking schedules, procurement management, cost control and clear communication between administrative, field and customers. The primary role of the Assistant Project Manager position serves as a liaison between field operations and leaders to communicate and enforce operational policies and procedures that drive positive business results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Excellent relationships with project managers, leadership and subcontractors.
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Enforce adherence to the contract, work plan, and project quality plan.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery schedules.
• Support all assigned project estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, and value engineering.
• Produce, evaluate and guide performance trends and report details to project managers.
• Provides accounting proper billing, cost coding and job forecasting support.
• Assist with Key Performance Indicators and process evaluations as needed.
• Review and approval of all project invoices.
• Prepare subcontracts and review major purchase orders.
• Oversee and enforce all processes and procedures that support project close-out phase.
• Participate in project turnover and closeout documentation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Attend Project Manager meetings and document action items.
• Assist with mentoring and coaching project management staff as needed.
• In addition to quality, continually ensuring all employees follow health and safety regulations.
• Enforce adherence to project safety plan.
• Collaborate with Safety Leadership and Committee as needed.
• Assist with project related topics and trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 1 – 5 years of construction or engineering experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management software such as Procore is a plus.
• Willingness to visit jobsites regularly.