Assistant Project Manager

Wilson Construction Company; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Personal time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Wilson Construction Company in Canby, OR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide project management support on utility distribution construction projects. This entry-level role involves both field and office work, traveling to project sites across the Western United States and supporting the On-site Project Manager.

Responsibilities include entering daily status data, preparing look-aheads, RFIs, submittals, scheduling materials, and assisting with invoices and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, PM, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to include coordinating, tracking, and meeting deadlines; following up; multi-tasking.
• Analytical skills.
• Self-motivated attitude; ability to work independently while contributing to the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with various levels of staff.
• Must maintain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Project Managers and Schedulers with various administrative tasks.
• Entering daily project status data.
• Preparing three- and five-day look-aheads.
• Preparing RFIs, transmittals/submittals.
• Scheduling materials and tracking deliveries.
• Assisting with the approval of material invoices; tracking and reporting equipment and vehicles in the right-of-way daily.
• Maintaining various spreadsheets.
• Performing overall project support for all departments.
• Delivering paperwork and performing other errands.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Canby, OR

Wilson Construction Company (Wilson) has an immediate opening for a self-motivated Assistant Project Manager with a positive, team-oriented outlook. This position will provide project management support on utility distribution construction projects as well as assist in developing, planning, and coordinating the technical work for electric utility construction projects.

This is an entry level field/office position. The majority of work hours will be spent at a project field office, with some time spent at Wilson’s headquarters in Canby, Oregon. This position will require travelling to and staying at various project sites throughout the Western United States. Project durations will vary from a few weeks to multiple years. This position shall work under the direction of the On-site Project Manager or Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Project Managers and Schedulers with various administrative tasks;
• Entering daily project status data;
• Preparing three- and five-day look-aheads;
• Preparing Requests for Information (RFIs), transmittals/submittals;
• Scheduling materials and tracking deliveries;
• Assisting with the approval of material invoices;Tracking and reporting equipment and vehicles in the right-of-way daily;
• Maintaining various spreadsheets;
• Performing overall project support for all departments; and
• Delivering paperwork and performing other errands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
• Experience in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 is a plus;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills to include:
  • o Coordinating, tracking, and meeting deadlines;
  • o Following up;
  • o Handling multiple tasks in a fluctuating workload; and
  • o Multi-tasking efficiently.
• Analytical skills;
• Self-motivated attitude;
• Ability to work independently while still contributing to the team;
• Willingness to help where needed for the benefit of the team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and personality types; and
• Must maintain a valid driver license.

This position requires a candidate that thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments due to a high volume of work, tight deadlines, and our dedication to customer satisfaction. Candidates must be able to work on projects in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and customers.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), personal time off, and holiday pay.

Wilson Construction Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Smoke and drug free environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass post-offer drug tests, including marijuana.