Assistant Electrical Project Manager

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Assistant Project Managers, under the guidance of the Project or Group Manager, are responsible for providing general management for electrical construction projects and oversees staff. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Accubid and AutoCAD is preferred, and general knowledge of electrical components and applications is preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Electrical Engineering

Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in electrical construction, project management, or a related field. Experience with electrical construction projects and understanding of electrical components and applications is preferred. Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role is highly desirable.

Travel: 15-20%

Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contacts vendors to obtain materials for construction projects.
• Participates in bi-annual performance evaluation process; conducts employee performance reviews in an effective and timely manner; and consults with Group or Project Manager to establish field merit wage increases. Maintains employee relations.
• Plans, organizes, and staffs electrical and/or specialty systems construction projects. Ensures that projects are completed profitably, in a timely manner, and according to customer expectations.
• Attends weekly and monthly meetings (i.e., Staffing Meeting, PM Meeting, Sales Meeting, etc.).
• Processes miscellaneous paperwork.
• Reviews outgoing estimates with Estimating Department to ensure accuracy.
• Visits various job sites and interacts with crew, customers, foreman, and general contractors to ensure proper job progress and to support and encourage safe behavior.
• The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
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