Assistant Project Manager -High Voltage

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for high voltage electrical construction projects. The role involves managing documentation, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources on various construction sites.

The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, experience in construction, and be willing to travel up to 75%. The compensation ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction experience.
• Experience with construction techniques and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scheduling of subcontractors.
• Complete QA/QC checklists.
• Submit material approvals and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare project reports and maintain backup documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of contracts

Job cost accounting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Build2Win

P6

HCSS

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – High Voltage

William Charles Electric, a MasTec company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful execution of high voltage electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with project teams to manage project documentation, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and support QA/QC processes across multiple active jobs. The Assistant Project Manager also collaborates with site superintendents to optimize the use of labor, equipment, and subcontractors, driving efficiency and high-quality project delivery within the electrical construction environment.

Location & Travel

Location & Travel: You can live in any city or state in the United States. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites in the Midwest. Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scheduling of subcontractors on site
• Receive and check quality of materials
• Complete QA/QC checklists
• Submit material approvals (submittals)
• Respond to RFIs (general questions)
• Prepare official documents for the project, route and finalize
• Prepare project reports as needed
• Maintain backup documentation
• Close out final quantities
• Propose and negotiate extra work
• Manage special projects within the Project Management function as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Management Department

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Preferred). A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 to 4 years of Medium/High Voltage substation and transmission line construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles.
• Experience with Project Management systems, such as Procore, Build2Win, MS Project and/or P6 and HCSS.
• Strong analytical skills. Comfortable with Microsoft processing tools including MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand contracts.
• Detail oriented, good organization skills.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally.
• Functional knowledge of job cost accounting.
• Understanding of CPM scheduling.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $85,000-$100,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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