Assistant Project Manager - Electrical

Lochridge-Priest, Inc.; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

Lochridge-Priest, Inc. in Waco, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of heavy electrical commercial projects from start to finish, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

As an Assistant PM you will support Project Managers, coordinate field teams, manage schedules and costs, prepare submittals and change orders, and keep stakeholders informed. This role is based in the Waco office with opportunities to advance in a long‑standing Texas family business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with 5 years of related experience.
• PM certification and/or involvement in a related professional association is a plus.
• Familiarity with electrical materials and construction methods.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with estimating software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans and codes.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, bonding and permit requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of projects within budget and with complete customer satisfaction.
• Plan and analyze projects, establish schedules and project parameters, and set procedures.
• Coordinate with field labor management on schedules, material delivery, submittals, changes and progress.
• Submit field time and payroll as needed.
• Work in Excel at a high level for weekly project cost tracking and reporting.
• Develop, transmit and track submittal documents per project specs.
• Develop and track change orders; obtain approvals before work proceeds.
• Manage project cash flow, invoicing and collections support.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Offices in Waco, Temple, Corsicana, and Fort Worth with over 400 dedicated employees. At LPI, our strength lies in our people—Texans committed to excellence in every project. Be part of a company where your skills make a difference and your work builds communities. .

The Project Manager is solely responsible for the complete oversight and delivery of a successful project, which includes maximizing project margins while promoting company objectives and goals through the performance of his/her team, meeting quality and safety standards, responding to customer needs, and cultivating customer relationships through proactive interaction. As an Assistant PM you will work alongside Project Managers on heavy electrical commercial projects. This position will be located out of the Waco office.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off- vacation, personal time, holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Continuous Training and Career Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures timely completion of assigned projects, within budget, and with complete customer satisfaction.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters, and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives.
• Works hand-in-hand with the field labor management team in developing schedules, manpower allocation, material delivery, communicating submittal status, project changes, and overall project progress with regular onsite involvement, along with all other tasks related to the successful completion of the project.
• Submitting field time and time off requests to payroll
• Work in Excel at high level for weekly project cost tracking and reporting.
• Creates and develops, transmits and tracks project submittal documents assuring adherence to project specifications.
• Develops, transmits and tracks project PCO’s and subsequent issuance of change orders from contractors and owners. Solely responsible for securing all required approval signatures before work proceeds.
• Reviews design changes to identify cost or schedule impacts. Reacts in a timely manner to report scope/schedule impact to the contractors and field labor management teams.
• Reviews contracts from contractors and/or owners for compliance with contract documents and agreement with company proposal and scope of work.
• Reads and reviews contracts and estimates to perform risk analysis and develop risk plans.
  
• Supports the sales and estimating functions by assisting with quote preparation and proposal.
• Establishes an operations budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope.
• Assists estimation as needed in preparing sub-contractor request for quotations (RFQ) including: scope statements, plans and milestone dates, specs, bonding requirements, and billing schedule of values.
• Assists with receiving and qualifying subcontractor proposals; and supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
• Manages project cash flow, progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Helps on collection of draws as needed.
• Establishes professional relationships and effectively communicates with all those involved in the project. Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
• Completes monthly WIP and presents update once a month at a Project Management department meeting.
• Emphasizes and demonstrates commitment to a safe work environment, which includes employee training, wearing protective equipment, and requiring full safety compliance from all participating employees and subcontractors.
• Informs senior management of any issue or concern prior to the issue putting the company at risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, plus five (5) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience highly preferred.
• Project Management certification and/or involvement in a related professional association is also a plus.
• Familiarity of Electrical and materials and construction methods used for various applications is a must.
• Advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite particularly in Excel, as well as experience with estimating software
• Ability to interpret engineering, architectural, and construction plans, drawings and specifications, and knowledge of building and mechanical codes is required.
• Knowledgeable about construction contracts, bonding and permit requirements.
  
• Flexible and works well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Works well under pressure particularly when faced with unexpected events, delays, tight timelines or urgent demands.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Thorough in completing tasks, and focused on detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills - has the ability to lead a group to reach an objective and presents information in an effective manner to a variety of audiences.
• Works with a high level of integrity and ethical business practices.

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Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.