Assistant Project Manager

Description

• Ensure proper fit and functions of the product by checking drawings, cut sheets, material dimensions, etc.
• Support customers in various ways, including technical and logistical support, deliverables, invoicing, and payment to effectively and consistently meet and exceed customer needs, while ensuring interactions stay consistent with division strategies and objectives to maximize customer satisfaction and profitability
• Obtain quotes from several manufacturers for equipment and material items. Be able to negotiate pricing with manufacturers.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing the project scope of work; including preliminary approximations of the types of materials to be used and basic quantity count
• Prepare estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work, drawings, and/or sketches - including detailed quantities of take-offs for each job order and entering line items into an Excel spreadsheet
• Prepare accurate material orders
• Confirm all necessary materials and supplies are included in the scope of work and ensure that unnecessary items are excluded from the estimates.
• Assist in closing out projects by obtaining all required documentation and assisting with pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings
• Provide updated reports of project status to project management as required
• Be responsible for accurate quantity take-offs on quotations for customers
• Proactively identify and implement strategies to reduce project costs, maximize production, and enhance customer relations
• Assist in order execution, ensuring that all contract requirements and project management procedures are followed
• Review clients' detailed drawings, and written specifications and perform “Take-off” of custom structures, equipment, and material required for electrical substations
• Assist Project Manager in tracking required submittals, preparing subcontractor agreements, developing and maintaining schedules on multiple projects while ensuring that project costs are controlled and financial risk is prevented
• Determine the most economical and cost efficient material conforming to project drawings and specifications
• Organize material lists for electrical substation or transmission lines
• Review and check in the material at arrival to verify compliance with project orders.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel 2-3 days per month if required
• Ability to work closely with high-level customers, maintaining and enhancing strong, long-term customer relationships
• This role requires up to 10% travel domestically including overnight stays
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, 1-2 year technical degree, or related trade plus a minimum of 2 years related experience with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Preferred Bachelors in a relevant field or associate degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience with steel products
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Previous experience in a substation-related field, such as Substation Engineer, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Designer / Detailer, Electrical Lineman, Inside Sales, Drafter
• Knowledge of construction methods

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• Work Life Support
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement plan with company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance