Associate Project Manager

About the Role

As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for completing all assigned tasks by organizing and controlling all elements of a project. This position will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Your ultimate responsibility is to bring a budgeted and successful project to life while satisfying all parties involved.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the project cycle: pre-fielding, estimating, development, construction, billing, and final acceptance.
• Coordinate with the Superintendents regarding daily schedules, including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Assist in creating the baseline schedule from the job estimate.
• Write effective proposals, RFIs, and letters of intent.
• Schedule and attend pre-construction with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Communicate with internal team, public officials, general public, and customers regarding project plans & designs, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames.
• Create sub-contract agreements and manage sub-contractors.
• Review daily timecards/quantities and generate master/field files.
• Responsible for assisting with billings, WIP reports, forecasts, project cash flow, etc.
• Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.
• Interpret applicable codes, industry standards, and regulations and educate others.
• Ensure adherence to all Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.
• Travel to job sites when needed.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of Senior Construction Project Coordinators and Construction Project Coordinators.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction procedures.
• Understands the process of building a job from start to finish.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding MGE’s policies, procedures, and software programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• 3 years of verifiable utility construction management experience with a degree OR 5 years of verifiable utility construction management experience without a degree (required).
• Valid Class C Driver’s License; clean driving record and no driving restrictions (required).
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management (preferred).
• Experience in estimating (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K.
• Flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees.
• Ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Pay

$125,000 to $147,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-Time, On-Site.

Additional Information

• Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.
• This role may require sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods, movement including walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 12 feet, reaching above/below shoulder, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.