Assistant Project Manager - HV Construction

EPC Services Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employeeest

Paid vacation, personal days, andholid

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing professional education

Job summary

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, seeks an assistant project manager for an in-office, full-time role in Portland, OR. You will support multiple project managers with documentation, reporting, and coordination across construction activities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience or an associate degree; a bachelor's in related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years direct experience or a two-year degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Travel willingness and driving ability; eligible to insured to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Handle and file project docs; assemble construction documents; prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare project reports and document tracking logs; manage purchase orders.
• Provide construction overview, material receiving documentation, quality and safety records.
• Support client relations and project financial controls; travel for assignments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Two-year degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Vista ERP

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant project manager.

This is an in-office position.

Duties include document handling and filing, assembly of construction documents, preparation of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, project reports, document tracking logs and purchase orders. Additional duties include construction overview, material receiving documentation, quality control documentation, safety documentation, processing and distributing project related documents, supporting client relations, and supporting project financial controls. The successful applicant must be available to travel for project management and educational assignments.

This position requires a very basic understanding of contracts, change orders, invoicing, project work scopes, purchase orders and general construction documents (Company specific On-The-Job-Training for these items will be provided).

Under direct supervision of the Branch Manager, the successful applicant will provide assistance and technical support to multiple project managers and other office staff.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma/GED and 2+ years direct experience or two-year degree required; bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or similar area of study preferred; experience in transmission line and substation construction a plus; excellent organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), Vista ERP software knowledge a bonus; occasional travel; driving (ability to be insured to drive company vehicles). The successful applicant will be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking and is subject to EPC Services Company's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Benefits

Salary

commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

EPC Services Company and its parent, Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), employ over 1,100 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer