Assistant Project Manager

Amteck, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amteck, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager on electrical construction projects. The role requires a basic understanding of electrical construction, strong communication, and adaptability to change.

You will work from job sites under daily direction of the PM and mentor from the VP of Construction. Key duties include tracking cost and progress, managing RFIs/submittals, and coordinating with multiple departments to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of assistant PM experience in electrical construction, industrial or commercial work or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• Basic knowledge in Electrical Project Management, NEC, OSHA, and Safety Codes/Practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to travel to meet project needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with cost tracking, progress, QA/QC, RFIs, and submittals.
• Contribute to takeoffs, budgeting, procurement, pull planning, scheduling, and production tracking.
• Assist in managing progress-installed quantity tracking with guidance from the PM.
• Help document QA/QC per Amteck guidelines and assemble closeout documents.
• Handle RFI submissions/responses and prepare/submittal data cross-references.
• Maintain project work-to-complete lists and punch lists; attend kickoff/site/office meetings.
• Support bid analysis and issue identification; assist with prefab solutions and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Interdepartmental coordination

Internet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Electrical construction knowledge (basic)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Industry-specific software

Job description

Primary Role

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the execution of assigned construction projects. The right individual for this position will have a basic understanding of electrical construction, the ability to react quickly to changing conditions, and will display strong communication skills. This position ultimately reports to the Executive Vice President or President of Construction of the associated region and takes daily direction from the Project Manager of their assigned job site. The Project Manager is responsible for mentoring and training the Assistant Project Manager throughout their assignment. Assistant Project Managers work from the construction sites that they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Project Manager for multiple aspects of the project including cost, progress tracking, QA/QC, RFI’s and Submittals
• Participate and provide input into: takeoffs, budgeting, procurement, pull planning, scheduling, and production tracking
• Responsible for managing and implementing progress installed quantity tracking with the direction and support of the Project Manager and project team
• Responsible for managing and implementing Amteck QA/QC documentation with the guidance and support from the project team and in adherence to Amteck’s QA/QC guidelines
• Responsible for assembling closeout documents in adherence to Amteck’s procedures regarding project closeout
• Responsible for managing RFI submissions and responses.
• Responsible for creation and submission of submittals as well as cross referencing submittal data against all project documents.
• Responsible for assembling and maintaining project work to complete lists and punchlists.
• Attend and participate in Kickoff, onsite and office meetings
• Support the Project Manager in analyzing bids and identifying issues
• Support the project team in identifying and implementing Prefab solutions
• Support the project team and participate in pull planning scheduling sessions and incorporating planning into the project schedule
• Communicate with other departments effectively

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of assistant project management experience in electrical construction, industrial and commercial OR a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field
• Basic knowledge in Electrical Project Management, NEC, OSHA, and Safety Codes/Practices.
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced work environment with very tight deadlines
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to travel to meet project needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong overall computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software., as well as industry-specific software
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively