Assistant Project Manager

About the role

D&L Electric is a Georgia-based professional electrical contractor with nearly 20 years of experience installing and servicing electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities, as well as new construction. We are looking for a best in class Assistant Project Manager willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field.

Responsibilities

• Drive D&L Electric Safety Culture; hold project teams accountable for following safety policy; attend Site Safety Meetings as needed
• Estimate material, personnel, and time requirements to complete projects
• Coordinate all aspects of project proposals including timely proposal submissions, budgets, scheduling, staffing, and material purchasing
• Examine work orders to determine appropriate course of action
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures
• Perform take-offs
• Draft change orders
• Order material/parts
• Request personnel for ongoing and future projects
• Coordinate multiple projects on a continuing basis
• Provide start to finish support and follow-up to customers and the project foreman to ensure company quality and performance standards are reached
• Work with project foreman to develop goals and a plan to complete projects
• Ensure that work is performed according to appropriate codes/guidelines
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, subordinates, or customers to provide/receive information by telephone, two-way radio, in written form, in person or by email
• Use computer systems to enter, access or retrieve data
• Work closely with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate billing is conducted
• Request and be present for municipality inspections
• Complete appropriate forms, reports, and other required paperwork
• Develop new business initiatives
• Attend staff and sales meetings

Requirements

• Technical knowledge within industrial automation systems and overall plant processes
• Ability to execute design/build projects in an industrial environment
• Read/comprehend blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas, and P&ID's
• 3 years project management experience in the oil & gas, chemical, corn refining sectors or other heavy industrial or commercial settings
• Experience in turnarounds/shutdowns
• Ability to plan/organize work and interpret/communicate technical information
• Able to execute and deliver results on multiple projects
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Valid government-issued Driver's License
• Proof of Work Authorization
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be willing to travel to different states

Preferred qualifications

• Accubid estimating software experience preferred
• Experience in MSA's and contracts preferred

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Requires standing for extended period with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors

Benefits

• Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development
• Flexible vacation and parental leave
• Mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning support, along with engaging perks and discounts