Assistant Project Manager (Electrical Construction - On-Site)

Morley-Moss, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Assistant Project Manager to work on projects in Dallas, TX. This role supports project field teams to ensure work aligns with company standard operating procedures, project scopes, tasks, and schedules. Reports to Senior Project Manager/Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Selects means and methods (MM) and submits MMs to general contractors.
• Manages transmittals, timesheets, project information sheets, specifications reviews, and buyout documents.
• Conducts and delegates project layout and material/equipment tracking.
• Assists in identifying and mentoring potential leaders as well as developing process improvements.
• Provides weekly updates to Sr. PM/PM, including percent complete by cost code reports and field progress drawings.
• Monitors the distribution of all labor resources.
• Monitors project objectives and performance standards of all project field personnel related to company policies and procedures.
• Prepares cost construction estimates and associated budgets under Sr. PM/PM supervision.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions under Sr. PM/PM supervision.
• Assists with field project accounting, costing, and billing.
• Monitors and reviews timesheets and daily reports as needed.
• Manages and maintains relationships with vendors/subcontractors to help ensure the successful completion of field projects.
• Monitors use of company and/or rental equipment to help maintain efficiency.
• Represents the company in field project-related meetings.
• Schedules and coordinates subcontractor activities.
• Monitors subcontractors to ensure guidelines are maintained.
• Responds to work delays, emergencies, and other problems by submitting notices to support the claim as directed by the Sr. PM/PM.
• Manages progress billings, schedules of value sent to accounts receivable, and open commitments.
• Coordinates with quality assurance/control, building information modeling, prefab designer, prefab shop, and warehouse.
• Monitors project closeout and as-builts.
• Expedites punch-list items to ensure prompt final payments.

Requirements

• 2-5 years commercial/industrial electrical experience as a Project Engineer, or in project management, leadership management, or working in the field for an electrical contractor in the construction industry.
• Electrical engineering or similar degree, or equivalent in experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and relevant current events.
• Knowledge of project management processes, workflow, and terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MS Project.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam software, and estimating programs such as Accubid LiveCount, Change Order Pro, and Enterprise.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and deadline pressures.
• High initiative and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Positive attitude and sense of diplomacy.
• Self-starter.
• Commitment to EMCOR values of integrity, discipline, transparency, and teamwork.
• Safety-oriented work ethic.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees and other professionals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for an extended period of time and frequently stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include viewing computer monitors. Some duties in this position are performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions of a jobsite including working outside at times in inclement weather, and exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. Most work is performed in an office environment during normal business hours.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may work in an office environment, construction trailer, or on a construction job site during construction operation hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outdoors at times in inclement weather, exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. This job may require driving to/from other job or construction sites, sometimes working at more than one site in a day or during the week. Some jobsites may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K/ROTH plans.
• Career paths for employees who want to improve or expand their skills and knowledge.
• Degree assistance program.
• Self-directed or instructor-led training options.