Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Description

• Project accounting management; budget projection, material and labor costing, projecting and invoicing
• Analyze blueprints, electrical drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Prepares, communicates and educates the Rogers team on changes in policies and practices within the organization
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders
• Assistant project management oversee projects all the way through the project life cycle; planning, scheduling, budgeting, and final implementation/ closeout.
• Takeoff of materials and equipment; selecting, ordering and tracking
• Represent company in project meetings, assists in strategy meetings, etc.
• Visits job sites regularly to perform due diligence and monitor quality. Addresses concerns and maintains consistent follow-up on any outstanding issues
• Direct management of Rogers workers as well as monitoring subcontractor and vendor performance
• Direct team members at all levels of contract administration
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site personnel to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions and projects
• Assist with the payroll process to ensure the accuracy of hours worked and the labor costs are allocated properly each week
• Initiate and maintain relationships with prime clients and contacts in order to facilitate construction activities and bring repeat business
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, travel, temp labor, etc.) to protect company's interest, while maintaining good relationships with our customers / clients

Requirements

• Ability to operate a smart phone, tablet or computer for time keeping and labor tracking
• Bachelor’s Degree; or 3 years of previous experience in construction, design, finance, or project management
• Ability to create, navigate, search and update company systems (work orders, reports, quotes, invoices, emails, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems in construction
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code and local electrical building codes
• Estimating is currently executed on Accubid software, ability to price changes and negotiate
• Ability to create, edit and analyze Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, PDF files and Power Point presentations
• Progressive experience managing a construction team in a Big Box or retail environment
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Proficiency with blueprint reading and interpretation a must with experience in design-build projects a plus
• Ability to comprehend, summarize, edit and analyze data
• Ability to communicate both verbally and thorough writing in a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to deadlines and urgency and complete them in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to give proper written notice of issues / delays on your projects
• Extensive experience in a role performing Electrical Construction Project Management job functions for construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications required
• Understanding project logistics and develop initial critical path project schedules
• Proficient with computer applications related to database management and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Benefits

• Additional benefits to include: life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401k with generous match, flexible spending account (FSA) and tax-free health savings account (HSA)
• Collaborative office environment equipped with walking treadmills, open work space and casual office dress code
• Full gym with group fitness classes and personal trainers
• Positive, team-focused, and inviting work environment with opportunities for advancement
• Rogers Café (fully stocked coffee, beverages, snacks, etc.)
• $100 employee referral bonus
• Health insurance – medical, dental, and vision
• Paid-time off and paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance