Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Forest Electric NJ seeks an Assistant Project Manager for our Edison, NJ office to support the Company in meeting its objectives and goals by overseeing assigned commercial electrical construction projects at various locations within New Jersey and take appropriate actions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with defined resources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist with the execution and managing terms of project contracts.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers and/or Estimators to ensure a complete scope of work is defined and pricing
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and preparing detailed estimates, including assigning material and labor values to take-off.
• Preparing project schedules, change orders, and BEC & fire alarm filings.
• Assist with acquiring vendor pricing on specialty materials, equipment and systems.
• Assist with material buyouts and releases.
• Prepare, maintain and present computer generated spreadsheets, logs and and reports.
• Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
• Monitor project budgets and labor costs.
• Assist with maintaining regular communication and collaboration with Estimators, Project Managers and Engineers.
• Prepare documents for billing purposes and coordinate with accounting personnel.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Travel to various project sites as required and attend project walk-through meetings for bidding purposes and job tracking.
• Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-4 years experience in high volume commercial electrical contractor.
• Experience with medium voltage and distribution is desirable.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

Compensation Range: $30-$40 per hour. Position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.