Associate Project Manager

About the role

The Associate Project Manager will develop managerial competency through a series of work-related assignments, gaining practical hands-on field experience. Under the direction of a senior-level Project Manager, you will learn how to manage maintenance and construction projects of a highly technical nature. This includes learning CarolinaPower's mission, vision, culture, values, worksite safety, waste elimination, estimating, scheduling, bidding, sales, leadership, material handling, order processing, and other skills while providing an outstanding level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Understand and assist in bidding jobs, including estimating for selected projects with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, and related tasks.
• Learn the collection and billing process and be responsible for it on assigned projects.
• Learn the scheduling process and be responsible for scheduling on assigned projects.
• Learn the procurement process and be responsible for ordering materials on assigned projects.
• Work with a senior-level Project Manager to develop and maintain customer relationships, ensuring high-quality service to guarantee repeat sales and favorable recommendations.
• Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.

Requirements

• Decisive leader with a passion for hands-on work in outdoor environments and a strong drive for construction project management.
• Knowledge of construction operations and electrical trade is a plus.
• Desire to work in a team-based environment and contribute immediately.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable.
• Highly customer-service oriented.
• Strong desire to learn and be a contributing team member.
• Ability to think independently, conceptually, and apply practical solutions.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn new software programs quickly (e.g., new ERP software).