Electrical Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Project Manager position. The position involves assisting with the bidding process, preparing cost estimates, managing contracts, overseeing project documents, processing change requests, and monitoring project costs.

Responsibilities

• Bid, takeoff, and prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare preconstruction budgets and schedules.
• Process contract drawings and specifications and oversee the project according to these documents and the contract.
• Process shop drawings, submittals, RFI's, etc. as necessary.
• Manage change requests and change orders.
• Prepare schedule of values and billings.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of other trades responsibilities and integration with the electrical work.
• Review the project cash flow position and review project manager reports accurately and timely with the Management representative(s).
• Participate in and conduct project meetings as needed.
• Coordinate, manage, and communicate with vendors and effectively deal with problems such as submittals, delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a "Can-Do" positive attitude.
• Actively contribute to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge of electrical construction, design, finance, and management preferred.
• Able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.
• Communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer systems, department software, and typing skills are necessary.
• Licensed electrician or an electrical background.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical construction.
• Ability to learn estimation on large scale electrical projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and forecast a project’s cost and associated reports.
• Ability to determine the status of the job in terms of schedule and cost.
• Ability to monitor and compare daily progress on site with that of the project’s budget.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The Assistant Project Manager position comes with an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm and Friday 7:00am - 2:00pm.