Assistant Project Manager

Barnhart Energy Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contributions matched up to 10%

Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnhart Energy Company seeks a Project Manager to coordinate field operations and lead a site team across multiple project sites. You will collaborate with the Director of Operations, Operations Manager and Sales Team to plan, schedule, and execute projects, including invoicing and change orders.

You will travel overnight to project sites as needed and ensure strict safety and policy compliance. The role requires strong leadership, trusted communication with all levels, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust with manager, supervision, mechanics and operators.
• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
• Consultation skills.
• Knowledge of Wind Energy a plus.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment a plus.
• Engineering or Construction Technology education preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates work with the Director of Operations.
• Work in a fast-paced site office environment.
• Travel overnight to project sites as needed.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling, coordination and invoicing through execution and payment with Operations Manager and Sales Team.
• Direct and manage the site team.
• Ensure efficiency and compliance with policy and procedures.
• Develop crew list for PM, Director of Operations and QA Director.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for mobile crane projects.
• Manage client relationships.
• Support Health and Safety audits and weekly safety focuses.
• Be the contract expert.
• Address scope and schedule changes; assist with submittals and change orders.
• Communicate with local union reps to negotiate manpower.

Skills

Trust building

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication at all levels

Consultation skills

Wind Energy knowledge

Heavy equipment knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering or Construction Technology degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

• Schedules and coordinates work (labor, equipment and materials) with the Director of Operations.
• Work in a fast-paced site office environment.
• Must be willing to travel overnight as needed to project sites.
• Work with Operations Manager and Sales Team in project planning, scheduling, coordination and invoicing through execution and payment.
• Direct and manage the site team.
• Ensure efficiency and compliance to policy and procedures.
• Develops crew list Project Manager, Director of Operations and Quality Assurance Director (for QA personnel assignments).
• Coordinate transportation (permitting) and logistics tasks for mobile crane industry.
• Manage, interact and cultivate a working relationship with the client/customer.
• Work closely with Health and Safety team audits and weekly safety focuses.
• Be the contract expert.
• Understand and address potential scope and schedule changes, assist Operations Team with development, submittals and negotiations related to change orders.
• Establish lines of communication with local union representatives; negotiate and coordinate appropriate manpower needs.
• Responsible to regularly and accurately communicate the project status, including schedule, profitability, quality control, safety concerns with executive project and Support service team.
• Maintain a project file with SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trust and confidence with manager, supervision, mechanics, and team of equipment operators.
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
• Consultation skills.
• Knowledge of Wind Energy a plus.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment a plus.
• Education in Engineering or Construction Technology preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and work on assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401K contributions matched up to 10% of pay.
• Insurance, Paid Time Off and other benefits (details in interview).

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 55 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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