POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for several small to medium projects or on one exceptionally large project. The position directs and supervises activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a profitable, safe, and timely manner while providing the highest quality. The position proactively develops new business opportunities and relationships with current and potential customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and organize a project.
- Prepare project estimates, scope, and present proposals to clients.
- Interact with vendors to secure best project pricing.
- Train and effectively supervise Project Engineers in the company philosophy and systems
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field.
- Negotiate and supervise the preparation of all change orders on the project
- Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project.
- Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
- Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the onsite Foreman and General Superintendent to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budgets
- Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision
- Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
- Supervise the preparation of any and all change quotations for presentation to the prime client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion
- Prepare monthly costing reports
- Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
- The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above and other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or other related discipline preferred. Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years’ experience in Electrical project management. Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods required.
- Proven experience mentoring and managing others.
- Business development/heavy client interaction a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Spectrum experience preferred.
- Tactful and has professional demeanor, and ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors and others;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, record-keeping and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
- Must be able to pass Federal/State/City Background check.
- Pre-Employment and Random Drug Test Compliance.
